HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County Schools is bringing school-based mental health services back to the board agenda after ending its previous agreement with Centerstone.
On Thursday, the Hamilton County Department of Education board will review memorandums of understanding with five companies that a selection committee picked to provide a choice of services for students’ parents.
The agenda for Thursday’s meeting says board members have narrowed their selection process to these 5 companies, some or all of which may ultimately be contracted:
- Psychiatry of Texas, and
- Thrive Therapies Group.
District officials say these agreements could expand the options for providing therapy, counseling, and other mental health support to students directly on school campuses…