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60 FY25 Wellness Promotion Policy (WPP) Annual Report Back to MenuFY25 Direct ServicesStudents Referred for / Receiving (-ed) Services 4,768 / 3,189Individual Counseling Sessions 32,039Parent/Staff Consultations 14,826School Team Meetings 3,356Top Areas of Concern for Students:%u008a Depression%u008a Anxiety%u008a School SettingTable 1Caring First and SIS Data, Co-located Mental Health ServicesStudents benefited from School-Based (Co-located) Mental Health Services:%u008a Co-located Mental Health Clinicians (CMHC) are contracted mental health professionals, employed by 13 agency partners and assigned to 115 sites. %u008a CMHCs provide individual counseling to students, with parental consent, at no cost to families.%u008a Co-located mental health services do not require a diagnosis and are provided on campus during the regular school day. %u008a Placing mental health services on the school campus:9 Removes barriers to service and expands student access to a mental health professional,9 Contributes to student well-being, and9 Improves school climate.%u008a School leaders consistently report a 97% positive rating for this initiative, highlighting its success in expanding student access to school-based mental health care.o %u201c[CMHC name], our amazing co-located counselor, has been an essential presence on campus, offering unwavering support to students in need. He is highly respected, frequently requested, and deeply loved by both students and adults alike. His calm, compassionate approach was especially impactful during crisis situations, where his guidance made a real difference. As a valued member of our mental health team, [name] dedication and empathy have left a lasting mark on our school community.%u201do %u201cThis was [CMHC name] first year at [school] and she did a great job. She quickly became part of our team and part of our school community. She takes time out of her morning to greet students and to make connections, which is why she has grown into one of our student%u2019s favorite people on campus!%u201dBehavioral/Mental Health, Psychological & Counseling Services