Board approves memoranda allowing four external providers to offer school‑based mental health services

The Antigo School Board approved memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with four community providers — NorthLakes Community Clinic, Mixed Door Counseling, Compass Counseling, and Growing with Grace Counseling — to allow school-based mental-health services during the 2025–26 year.

Board members said the agreements simply permit community providers to use secure space in district buildings to offer therapeutic services; the providers remain independent of district operations and any clinical records and billing remain with those agencies. "For clarity for the community, this is simply the school district providing a secure space for these outside agencies to provide therapeutic support to students," a board member said. The motion was brought forward after committee review and carried.

Why it matters: MOUs expand students’ access to behavioral-health services on school campuses by making space available for providers to meet with students during the school day, which can reduce barriers to care.

Details and next steps: The MOUs will be in effect for the 2025–26 school year; providers will coordinate with building administrators on space and scheduling and must meet confidentiality and privacy expectations outlined in the agreements. The board approved the MOUs as presented.