Mental Health/AODA

District Prevention and Education Regarding Mental Health

The School District of Marshfield Board of Education recognizes the need for strong education and supports related to student mental health. As the educational institution of the community, the school strives to build connections with students and foster resiliency skills. The School District of Marshfield has a robust continuum of interventions, services, and community partners to support student mental health.
At all grade levels, prevention and intervention efforts are in place to promote positive mental health.

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Marshfield Mental Health Consortium

The Marshfield Mental Health Consortium was created to provide mental health therapy for students who have barriers which prevent them from accessing therapy services in a traditional outpatient setting. Mental health therapy services are provided in the school buildings and include support and collaboration with school staff.

Marshfield Mental Health Consortium Goals:

🠆 Collaboration across systems to improve mental health access and outcomes for youth and families.

🠆 Provide mental health training for staff, parents, students and the community.

🠆 Reduce mental health stigma in the district and community.

Accessing Need

Staff, students, or parents may initiate a conversation related to student mental health concerns.
Concerns and potential barriers to therapy are discussed during weekly student services team meetings.
Student services teams consist of principals, school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists.
Student services teams use a referral pathway process to determine appropriate interventions and referrals.
If a student is recommended for consortium services, the referral process starts.

Consent for Referral

A member of our student services team contacts parents/ guardians to explain the program and to obtain additional information and permission to refer.
If a student is over 13, the referral is also discussed with the student and their verbal consent for referral is obtained.
Insurance coverage is assessed to determine any potential barriers.
Referrals are sent to the assigned mental health agency.

After Referral

The mental health providers will contact families directly to set up intake appointments and complete agency paperwork.
Releases of information are required to allow coordination between the school and mental health provider.
Services are typically paid for by families’ private insurance.
Once the intake process is complete, providers start seeing students in school or virtually.
Providers communicate and collaborate with parents and the school regarding therapy recommendations and interventions.
The mental health navigator may assist in obtaining signatures, coordinating meetings, contacting parents, etc. as needed to assist the process and reduce barriers.

Financial Need

Resources for Students and Parents

Remember, immediate mental health help is always available:

If at any time you have urgent concerns about the well-being and safety of yourself or your child, we strongly advise you to call a Crisis Line, where mental health help is available 24/7.
- Wood County (Marshfield and surrounding area): 1-888-552-6642
- Marathon County: 715-845-4326
- Clark County: 715-743-3400
- National Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
- HOPELINE accepts texts at 741741
If there is immediate risk of safety – please call 911