Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Behavioral Health Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves two‑year behavioral health services contract with Pennsylvania Counseling Services
Summary
The board authorized a two‑year contract beginning July 1, 2023 with Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc. for behavioral health screening, referral, outpatient and aftercare services as needed; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The Minersville Area School District board on July 26 authorized a two‑year contract with Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc. (PCS), Lebanon, Pa., to provide behavioral health services to district students beginning July 1, 2023.
The agreement covers family and children services, initial screening and referral, and outpatient and aftercare services on an as‑needed basis. Motion language in the minutes states the agreement is "beginning July 1, 2023" and that services will be provided by PCS for the 2023–2025 period. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Board members approved the superintendent's authority to sign the contract; the motion did not specify an annual dollar total in the minutes. The services are administrative and clinical supports intended to augment school‑based supports and referrals to community providers.
