{"A":"Hampton City Schools ","B":"The Bridge Program","C":"Hampton City Schools Department of School Social Work has responded to the mental health crisis with the development of BRIDGE, a school-based behavioral health program. The goal of this program is to “bridge the gap between school, home, community, social emotional and behavioral health.” Within the department, a clinical team was formed. This team provides individual and group counseling, therapy sessions, comprehensive clinical assessments, and person-centered treatment plans.  Consultative services are offered to school staff and help given to families to coordinate community resources. Using an outpatient model as a guide, the program is unique in that students are able to be referred and receive mental health resources during the school day. Schools are a natural setting for therapy and families have direct, convenient access to a mental health provider. Having another mental health professional on school grounds also helps develop staff understandings, decreasing stigma associated with mental health needs.     ","D":"Trena Hatcher, executive director of student support, thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us, 757-727-2020","E":"https:\/\/go.boarddocs.com\/vsba\/hampton\/Board.nsf\/files\/CB4J5B4B7AE9\/$file\/School%20Board%20SW%20Bridge%20Program%20Presentation%20.pdf"}