Sibley, Iowa — The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District is partnering with the Osceola Regional Health Center to provide free behavioral healthcare to students during school hours.
Students who have parental consent can be seen by a psychiatric nurse practitioner free of charge. Parents may set up an appointment for their child by calling the Sibley-Ocheyedan school counselor at (712) 754-3601.
Superintendent at Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District, Stan DeZeeuw, says they are excited to partner with the health center to provide this opportunity to students and families for additional support.
Parents may participate in each visit by phone or video call. Consultation for therapy and/or medication management and ongoing treatment will be available. No medications will be prescribed without consultation with a parent. If medications are prescribed, the child’s insurance will be utilized to provide those medications.
Funding for these services is provided by The Wellmark Foundation as part of their $5 million grant aimed at addressing the mental and behavioral health crisis among Iowa’s youth. The School-Centered Behavioral Health Grant supports rural Iowa school districts, providing timely and convenient access to mental and behavioral health services. More information about the Wellmark Foundation grant can be found online at www.wellmark.com.
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