RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Washoe County School District is expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatments thanks to a gift from the City of Reno.
Access to treatment will be provided to students, staff and their families through Care Solace at no cost.
Care Solace is now available across the district and will offer personalized assistance to individuals and families for counseling, therapy, and other behavioral health services.
“Supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, families, and staff is essential to student success,” said Dr. Paul LaMarca, Chief Student Supports Officer for WCSD. “Care Solace removes many of the barriers families face when trying to find help. It connects people to the right support, at the right time, in a way that is simple, respectful, and responsive.”
The service is funded through the Opioid Recoveries Special Revenue Fund.
“This funding allows us to invest in facilitating meaningful, preventative mental health supports that strengthen families and protect young people,” said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. “We’re proud to support Care Solace because we’re helping ensure that students, families, and educators can access help before a crisis escalates.”
$90,000 in funding has been approved for the program.
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