Why School Based Mental Health?

When students are struggling, learning becomes more challenging.  Students in crisis may miss class more often or have trouble paying attention when they are in class. Allowing access to mental health services within the student’s own school provides students a familiar environment to address their needs, helping to establish a stronger foundation for student learning. 

Conway Public Schools has a partnership with area agencies to help families and schools meet students' mental health needs. 

Counseling Associates (CA), an affiliate of Arisa Health, delivers the highest quality services designed and delivered in a way that respects and enhances the independence and decision making of the person served while conforming to national accreditation standards. CA School Based Mental Health program has provided quality school based services in the state of Arkansas for almost 20 years. CA understands that school based mental health services are essential in assessing, planning, linking, monitoring and advocating for the mental health needs of children and families. CA school based therapists are available to assist children and families, to provide services on site in the schools, to refer for other necessary services based on the client needs, and to provide support, training and intervention to the child, family and educational staff.  Services available through CA School Based Mental Health program include individual, group, collateral and family therapies, a full-time Child Psychiatrist who provides assessments and medication management, after-school and summer programs, case management services, 24 hour/7 day a week crisis on call services, and substance abuse services.  

Agency Website: https://caiinc.org/
Agency Phone Number: 501-336-8300
Non-Emergency Warm Line: 1-833-236-2131
Counseling Associates School Referral Form

The tenured staff of therapists, psychiatrists, and qualified behavioral health providers at The Pointe is passionate and dedicated to providing our clients with specific, individualized plans that focus on the unique needs of each patient. Therapists at The Pointe are trained in evidence-based approaches to offer the best outcomes for the individuals and families looking to lead better lives.

The Pointe also provides outpatient services through community-based programs that strengthen families and help children be successful in home, community, and school environments. Partnerships with PCP office and schools offer a variety of ways to provide on-site outpatient counseling and physician services. 

Agency Website: https://thepointebhs.com/
Contact Number: 501-336-0511
Pinnacle Point School Referral Form

Methodist Family Health has been serving Arkansas children and families since 1899. Our mission is to provide the best possible care to those who need our help. We offer a full continuum of care including school based and outpatient clinics, acute and subacute hospitalization, residential treatment centers, and qualified residential treatment programs. This continuum provides for smooth transition between levels of care when needed. All of our therapists receive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and we have two psychiatrists who are child and adolescent board certified. We have been providing school based therapy services across the state of Arkansas for the last two decades.  Our treatment team recognizes the importance in the connection between home, school, and mental health and work closely with families and our school partners to ensure a child’s success throughout their whole environment. We provide individual, family, and group therapy, as well as behavioral assistance, independent living skills, and child and youth support services, psychiatric assessments & medication management, and psychological testing services. We recognize the trust it takes to put your child’s care into our hands and look forward to helping you in your journey towards improved mental health.  

Agency Website:  www.methodistfamily.org
Program Coordinator:  Amanda Owens
Phone:  501.837.8708
Email: Amanda Owens

WHAT'S NEXT?
If you are interested in services for either of these programs, complete the referral form linked above and submit the form to your school's counselor.

Kelli Gordon, Director of Special Education
District School Based Mental Health Coordinator
(501) 450-6634 Ext. 0301
Email: Kelli Gordon