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YES Prep and Legacy Health Expand Mental Health Clinics for Houston Students

KHOU 11October 5, 20252 min149 views
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New School-Based Mental Health Clinics

  • 🀝 YES Prep and Legacy Health have expanded their partnership to open new school clinics offering mental health care for students and families in Houston.
  • 🎯 The initiative aims to get ahead of mental health issues early, addressing the higher-than-national average suicide attempt rate among Texas youth aged 10-19.

Comprehensive Services Offered

  • 🩺 Clinics at YES Prep Hobby Elementary and Secondary Schools provide pediatric and behavioral health care alongside mental health services directly on campus.
  • πŸš— This on-site approach helps remove transportation barriers for students needing healthcare assistance.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ The partnership is described as family-centered, allowing siblings access to care even if they are not enrolled at YES Prep.

Accessibility and Support

  • πŸ’¬ Therapists can create group therapy sessions for students, and families can submit concerns online for collaboration with student support counselors.
  • πŸ’Έ Legacy Health works with students without insurance to ensure they still have access to on-campus healthcare.
  • πŸ’» Virtual appointments with an in-house therapist are available, allowing parents to be looped in virtually without leaving work.
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