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Kyle funds school‑based juvenile behavioral health clinician; program to focus on fentanyl prevention and treatment
Summary
Council heard from Hill Country MHDDC and Hays CISD about a city‑funded, school‑based clinician to serve Kyle students; the position is funded by the city for one year and will be based at Kyle Elementary with referrals via QR code and consent processes.
City staff and Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disability Centers presented the juvenile behavioral health program planned for Hays CISD campuses serving City of Kyle residents.
Lisa Cisneros, director of clinical services for Hill Country, said the pilot will fund a full‑time licensed clinician to provide prevention, assessment, intervention and individualized treatment planning focused on fentanyl and other opioid use as well as other substance and mental‑health issues. The clinician will be based in a building adjacent to Kyle Elementary and will travel to campuses to minimize classroom disruptions. Referrals will come from school staff, families, or students (students 16+ may self‑refer) through a secure Microsoft forms page accessed by a QR code; legal parent/guardian consent will be sought before screening and treatment when required.
Cisneros said the city funds the clinician’s salary and that Hill Country will not bill insurance for the city‑funded component. Hill Country and Hays County Health Department will coordinate prevention programs and pursue additional funding sources and interns to expand capacity. Hays CISD confirmed available office space and staff participation in the clinician selection committee. Staff said the city’s first‑year contract was executed Aug. 19 and covers the first 12 months; staff will return with candidate selection and startup timelines.
What council asked: Councilors pressed on office location and follow‑up plans; staff said treatment length is individualized with discharge follow‑up scheduled 60–90 days after program completion. Councilors welcomed the regional partnerships and discussed potential future expansion using grants and other funding.
