School-Based Program in Oregon
School-based mental health programs can improve access to care, allow for early identification and treatment of mental health issues, and may be linked to reduced absenteeism and better mental health outcomes.
Portland and Vancouver Area School-Based Program
For Schools or to self-refer: Submit our School-based Services Referral Form or contact our Referral Coordinators at (971) 808-3643
LifeStance School Based Program (SBP) is committed to providing quality, professional, and consistent therapeutic services to schools, while removing any barriers for students and families by placing therapists inside of the school. School Based services are billed through OHP and most insurance plans. LifeStance works in collaboration with the school staff and administration to develop a cohesive model of care for each school.
Why a School-Based Program?
By providing services within the school environment, students have quick and easy access to licensed behavioral health providers. In addition, services can be coordinated between the therapist and school personnel such as the school counselor, teacher, or administration, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
What services are provided?
Services begin with an assessment to determine the student’s needs. Psychotherapy is effective in treating most mental health conditions. The therapist may provide these services at the school. Parents are involved in the treatment process and often asked to join sessions or meet with the therapist alone. If psychiatric medications are indicated, the therapist may refer the student for specialty care or collaborate with the student’s pediatrician. The therapist may also recommend services in the community to address special needs.
What is the difference between a School Counselor and a School-Based Therapist?
School Counselors focus on student academic success, developing student academic program plans, counseling students regarding challenges related to attendance or school participation, collaborating with school personnel to promote student success, and analyzing/interpreting information related to academic engagement.
School-Based Therapists focus on addressing mental health or substance use issues. These include conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, substance use issues. Without a school-based therapist, these services are referred out to providers in the community.
Starting services
A student may be referred by the school or parent. Contact the School Counselor who can facilitate access to care or contact our Referral Coordinator at (971) 808-3643. You can use our School-based Services Referral Form to initiate care.
For the first appointment, students are asked to bring completed paperwork. These are listed in our Forms section under the “Mental Health for Adolescents & Children (under 18) section as “Complete and Bring.” A student who is 14 years of age or older may consent to treatment on their own. If a student is younger than 14, the Informed Consent and Privacy Practices and Signature Page need to be signed by the parent and brought to the first appointment.
For more information about School-Based services:
Contact the Program Director, Angela Caiazza by email [email protected] or by phone at (503) 686-4970.
School-based Services Referral Form
To learn more or register for our School-Based Program services provided at select locations, please complete the form below or call at: (971) 808-3643. You will be contacted with more information from a member of our intake team.
To request more details on the School-Based Program in Portland, Oregon
971-808-3643Partnering Schools
Centennial School District
- Powell Butte Elementary
Hillsboro School District
- Eastwood Elementary
- LC Tobias Elementary
- Lincoln Street Elementary
- McKinney Elementary
- Minter Bridge Elementary
- Mooberry Elementary
- Reedville Elementary
- Witch Hazel Elementary
- WL Henry Elementary
Private Schools
- Clackamas Middle College
- Oregon Episcopal School (OES)
- St. Andrew Nativity School
- St. Rose School
Tigard School District
- Tigard High School
- Byrom Elementary
Portland Public School District
- Beach Elementary
- Chapman Elementary
- Cleveland High School
- Da Vinci Arts Middle School
- Franklin High School
- Grant High School
- Harriett Tubman Middle School
- Hosford Middle School
- Ida B. Wells Barnnet High School
- Jackson Middle School
- Lincoln High School
- Metro Learning Center
- Ockley Green Middle School
- Penninsula Elementary
- Robert Gray Middle School
- Roseway Heights Middle School
- Sabin Elementary
- Sitton Elementary
- West Sylvan Middle School
Private Schools
- Clackamas Middle College
- Oregon Episcopal School (OES)
- St. Andrew Nativity School
- St. Rose School
Tigard School District
- Tigard High School
- Byrom Elementary
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