New Satellite Mental Health Clinic at Carmel High School

The Prevention Council of Putnam, Carmel Central School District and Student Assistance Services Counseling Center are partnering on a new initiative to provide on-site mental health services at Carmel High School (CHS). A new full time therapist, Alexandra (Allie) Vroman, was recently hired. Currently Allie is full time at CHS, and we are working with the school district to eventually expand services to George Fischer Middle School.

School-based Mental Health clinic satellites are programs embedded within the school environment to promote direct and timely access for students and their families to needed treatment and support.

By establishing a physical space within a school building, these mental health professionals become a part of the school community and increase visibility of mental health support for school staff and students to reduce stigma associated with seeking care.

This partnership provides a unique opportunity to engage children and families who might not seek mental health treatment elsewhere and strengthens the capacity for earlier recognition of mental health needs. This presence allows for greater opportunities for collaboration and coordination with school personnel to enhance treatment outcomes and promote the generalization of skills across various settings and circumstances.

Student Assistance Services Counseling Center (SASCC) is a NYS Office of Mental Health Licensed Article 31 Outpatient Treatment Program serving adolescents ages 13-20 and their families. Student Assistance Services strives to improve the mental health of adolescents and their families by providing the highest quality of clinical care regardless of the ability to pay. SASCC is staffed by an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals and provide a wide range of mental health services to adolescents experiencing a mental illness. SASCC is part of a continuum of mental health services available to adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral issues. These services will promote hope and recovery and will focus on recipient choice and achievable outcomes.

The SASCC will provide comprehensive assessment, individual, group and family treatment services onsite, as well as psychiatric evaluation and medication management via tele-health or at our main clinic location in Tarrytown, NY.

Contact us for more information and to arrange an appointment  at 914-874-1660.

All services are confidential

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