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District adds wellness coaches and approves Daybreak Health counseling contract
Summary
Fort Bragg Unified staff described new counseling resources funded through community-schools funds and a contract with Daybreak Health to provide up to 12 weeks of counseling per student with bilingual therapists and a 48-hour intake commitment; the contract was described at about $20,000.
District administrators described an expansion of student mental-health supports funded through grants and community schools funds. Staff said two wellness coaches will be assigned across Redwood, Dana Gray and FBMS (30 hours per week each) and that Daybreak Health will provide up to 12 weeks of counseling for middle- and high-school students, plus intake for elementary families.
The presentation included operational details: Daybreak commits to complete intake within 48 hours of referral and offers bilingual therapists; the district hopes to transition students who need longer supports into local providers or Thrive counseling so there is continuity after the contract period. Staff described the approximate contract amount as $20,000 and said the work is funded through the community-schools grant, not the district general fund.
Board members asked about case transitions when the 12-week period ends and staff said they are developing a hand-off protocol with local counselors and Thrive to continue care where needed. Trustees expressed support for adding on-site counseling capacity and asked staff to track transitions and outcomes.
