Business Details
17 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Free Student Mental Health Services in the Bay Area
CASSY was founded in 2009 with a clear mission to destigmatize mental health services and establish social-emotional well-being as a standard component of education in local schools. Our organization provides comprehensive mental health support to students from kindergarten through high school graduation, ensuring continuity of care tailored to individual needs. We partner directly with schools that prioritize mental health, offering on-campus counseling services including individual therapy, group sessions, and crisis intervention at no cost to families. Our team of professional therapists specializes in working with youth, delivering culturally responsive programs such as our Spanish-language Latino Outreach initiative.Through proactive mental health education in classroomsfrom anti-bullying strategies for elementary students to test anxiety management for high schoolerswe address both immediate concerns and long-term wellness. Our 12-session clinical model demonstrates measurable success, with 97% of participating students showing progress toward their treatment goals. We extend our impact through staff training on mental health issues, parent consultations, and community outreach programs that equip educators and families to support student well-being. By maintaining a 24/7 crisis line and providing services regardless of clients' ability to pay, we ensure accessible, equitable mental health care across the Bay Area.
Services
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Staff Training
Parent Consultations
Mental Health Education
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We've provided mental health services in schools since 2009
- Our therapists specialize in youth mental health care
- We offer free services regardless of ability to pay
- 97% of students show progress toward clinical goals
- Available 24/7 for crisis intervention support
What people say
Changed my life
Best counselor I've had
Safe space to express feelings
Helped control strong emotions
Provided crucial support during crisis
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized mental health support for students through confidential on-campus sessions with licensed therapists. Services address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. Sessions follow a structured 12-session model with measurable clinical goals, showing 97% progress rate in client outcomes.
Group Therapy
Structured peer support sessions covering grief, anger management, social skills, and violence recovery. Groups create safe spaces for students to share experiences while learning coping strategies. Facilitated by specialized therapists during school hours at no cost to participants.
Crisis Intervention
24/7 response for traumatic school events and immediate mental health emergencies. Team provides on-site grief counseling for school communities and rapid intervention for at-risk students. Includes follow-up care coordination with families and community resources.
Staff Training
Customized mental health education for educators covering CPS reporting, classroom behavior management, and identifying early warning signs. Training helps staff create supportive learning environments and connect students with appropriate interventions.
Parent Consultations
Free confidential advising for parents navigating child behavioral issues and mental health concerns. Therapists help distinguish normal development from risk factors and coordinate additional support services when needed, including community resource referrals.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for students?
We provide free on-campus individual counseling, group therapy sessions, crisis intervention, and mental health education programs tailored to different grade levels.
How can students access your counseling services?
Students receive services through our partner schools. Counselors work directly on campuses during school hours with referrals from staff or parents.
Do you offer support for school staff and educators?
Yes, we provide mental health training for staff and offer consultation services to help educators manage classroom behavioral issues and crisis situations.
What crisis support options are available?
Our 24/7 crisis line (988) connects to trained professionals. We also provide immediate on-site support for school-wide traumatic events like student deaths.
How do you involve parents and families?
We offer free confidential parent consultations, mental health education workshops, and coordinate care with community resources when additional support is needed.
