Community Health Network

School-Based Program

Gallahue Mental Health Services, Community’s outpatient program, collaborates with local schools to deliver treatment in a non-traditional mental health setting. The school-based program, which began in 1997, enables families to access services in a school’s supportive environment. Our program offers a unique and innovative approach to the delivery of mental health therapy through strength-based, family-focused, outpatient care. This natural environment allows students, teachers and families to function together successfully in both the classroom and the community. Gallahue's school-based staff offers the added benefit of improving the relationship between staff and students as well as providing convenient access for students and their families who otherwise might not seek treatment. Home-based visits are offered as an added benefit to reach both the student and family.

Ultimately, our goal is to assist children and their families with learning, improving interpersonal and relationships skills as well as becoming productive citizens in their community.

Services

General screening and assessment
Targeted for at-risk students
Individual, group and family therapy
Case management
Training in activities of daily living
Crisis intervention
Medication management
Transitional care services
Diagnostic and intensive services

How to Access Services

School staff referral
Family request
Transition from another level of care within Gallahue or another agency
Contact the school-based office at 317-355-2560.

Treatment Staff

Multidisciplinary team—under the direction of psychiatrists—includes psychologists, advanced practice nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed master’s-level therapists in counseling, and addictions-certified master’s-level counselors.