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West Oso ISD votes to partner with Driscoll Children’s Hospital for school‑based mental‑health services
Summary
The board approved a three‑year agreement with Driscoll Children’s Hospital to station a full‑time mental‑health specialist at the junior high, offering therapy, crisis intervention and staff training; the contract starts without direct cost to parents but may bill insurance for professional charges in future.
The West Oso ISD board unanimously approved a three‑year school‑based behavioral health services agreement with Driscoll Children’s Hospital that will place a dedicated mental‑health specialist at the district’s junior high.
Michelle Lopez Goodman, who identified herself as a West Oso alum and a senior director for Driscoll, described the program’s experience running similar contracts in neighboring districts and reported more than 8,000…
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