We had 68 students out-of-district and we’re now down to 34. We’re more proactive and less reactive, so we’re able to provide services at an earlier juncture to students.”
In-District Counseling Services
Few public schools have the resources to provide mental health services to students with special needs, and few parents have the time to seek help elsewhere. Sage Thrive fills the gap by partnering with New Jersey public schools to help them deliver in-district counseling services.
By working with our Sage Certified Clinicians™, local districts can help students cope with depression, anxiety, school avoidance, and suicidal thoughts without sending them outside the district or forcing them to find help on their own.
Our Services
In order to address the diverse mental health needs of the students we encounter, our Sage Certified Clinicians™ offer:
Individual Counseling
Students receive individual counseling 1-3x a week.
Family Counseling
Families receive service once a week or as needed before or after school hours.
Group Counseling
Students receive group counseling once a week or as needed.
Crisis Counseling
Sage Clinicians can respond immediately for a quicker recovery time and return to learning.
Home Visits
Effective in bridging the gap between home and school, particularly in situations related to school avoidance/refusal.
Support and Consultation
Our Sage Thrive Clinicians work with you collaboratively to ensure students’ wellness.
Professional Development
Our training and workshops provide insight on how to better support our students.
Classroom Observation
Feedback from the observations can be utilized to facilitate individualized success strategies for the student in the classroom.
Suicide Risk Assessments
The Sage Clinician will perform an on-site, immediate suicide risk assessment for students in need.
Our Services
Individual Counseling
Students receive individual counseling 1-3x a week.
Family Counseling
Families receive service once a week or as needed before or after school hours.
Group Counseling
Students receive group counseling once a week or as needed.
Crisis Counseling
Sage Clinicians can respond immediately for a quicker recovery time and return to learning.
Support and Consultation
Our Sage Thrive Clinicians work with you collaboratively to ensure students’ wellness.
In-service Presentations
Our trainings and workshops provide insight on how to better support our students.
Classroom Observation
Feedback from the observations can be utilized to facilitate individualized success strategies for the student in the classroom.
In-home Visits
We make every effort to work with the students and their families.
Testimonials
What impressed me about the Sage organization was when I met Mr.Reilly and Mr. Schwartz, they were very clear that in order to meet our needs, they needed to hear about our students. That was a very refreshing approach.
I wish in some way the school year was not ending so my son could continue working with you. You have been a tremendous help to him and I will forever be thankful to you that you were able to get through to him. Thank You.
The Sage program offers services beyond the scope of the Child Study Team, and is highly effective.
Sage was a big part of my son’s growth this year. I am so thankful that he has someone he trusts and can confide in when he feels the need to do so. Knowing that you are there for him when he needs you has helped him feel more secure in school and by himself.”
Sage has provided consistent support and has been successful in engaging the family which is something I could not do in my role.
I have worked with our Sage Clinician often and admire her consistent depth of care and professional presence for her clients. I found our students develop a deep trust and sense of safety with her. Her tool belt is easily and effectively shared.
Why Sage Thrive?
Schools throughout New Jersey work with Sage Thrive because our program is:
Comprehensive
Our school-based therapeutic services are designed to accommodate the needs of public school students with a variety of mental health concerns. In particular, we specialize in treating:
- Depression
- School Phobia
- School Avoidance
- Anxiety Disorders
- Suicide Risks
Flexible
Few families have the time to commute to school and then travel elsewhere for mental health services. That’s why we offer in-district, school-based family counseling that meets the needs of busy parents and students. In-district therapeutic services give students and their families the opportunity to address their mental health needs in a safe, comfortable learning environment – in their own school or district. That allows struggling students and overworked parents to participate in individual, group and family sessions within their own communities. In-district services not only reduce the hassle associated with out-of-district (OOD) therapeutic services, they also improve outcomes by reducing stress and inconvenience.
Personal
Students with special needs typically benefit from smaller class sizes and more individualized curriculum. Limiting the number of students in each class allows teachers to interact with students on a more personal level. It also fosters a safer and calmer learning environment. At Sage Thrive, we keep the size of group school therapy sessions to a minimum, so each student can receive the individualized attention they deserve and the personalized mental health care they need to succeed.
Rigorous
Sage Thrive psychologists and counselors hold themselves to the highest clinical, educational and ethical standards. To that end, we provide comprehensive school-based mental health counseling while offering extensive support and supervision at every level. A clinical director oversees our team of experienced Sage Certified Clinicians™, and our staff regularly meets to discuss the needs of individual students. Finally, Our Sage Certified Clinicians™ have completed an intensive and advanced Sage Day certification process which includes Obtaining the highest level of licensure commensurate with clinician’s graduate degree.
Partner with Sage Thrive
Learning can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be an insurmountable obstacle to students with emotional and psychological difficulties. With the appropriate therapeutic support, any student can thrive. Our goal is to provide comprehensive, personalized, and convenient mental health services that address the particular needs of students.
Contact Sage Thrive to learn more about how we help and to propose a partnership with your district. Together, we can help students succeed no matter what obstacles stand in their way.
Contact Us
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Director of Sage Thrive Services:
Zack Schwartz
MSW, LCSW, PsyA
email: zschwartz@sagethrivetoday.com
phone: (800) 663-2514 x701
Executive Director:
John Reilly
LCSW, PsyA
email: jreilly@sagethrivetoday.com
phone: (800) 663-2514 x700