Students Need Support
Students today are filled with immense pressures. Academic stress, exacerbated by constant comparison fostered by social media, amplifies feelings of inadequacy. Compounded by a relentless barrage of world news and a hyper-competitive environment, many students are left feeling isolated and unsupported. The overwhelming message is clear: no matter how hard they try, many young minds struggle with the notion that they are never enough.
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In a given year, 20% of young people experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, academic stress, low self-esteem, and substance abuse. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these kids do not receive the treatment they need. Left untreated, many teens contemplate suicide, the third leading cause of death for young people today.
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The good news is that quality treatment can help. The challenge, however, is connecting these kids with the treatment they need
Sage Offers Schools a Mental Health Safety Net
Sage partners with schools to provide professional mental health services to students in their academic setting. Our therapists are conveniently located right on campus. All services are free to the student and their parents.
With Sage, there are no cost, transportation, or insurance barriers to prevent students from getting the help they need. Sage has proven that when you put highly qualified Master's level therapists on the school campus, students will come in and get help. In fact, 20-25% of the entire student body will come in. Some, once or twice. Others, every week. Being school-based is the key.
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By removing the social and emotional obstacles that make it difficult to focus on academics, we give young people a chance to get the most out of the educational opportunities that are provided to them. When we improve students’ social and emotional well-being, academic achievement tends to follow.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
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Peninsula High School
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Palos Verdes High School
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Palos Verdes Intermediate School
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Miraleste Intermediate School
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Ridgecrest's Intermediate School
La Canada Unified School District​
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La Canada High School
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La Canada Middle School
​Pasadena Unified School District
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John Muir High School
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Sierra Madre Middle School​
Holy Family School
El Camino Real Charter High School
Current Partnerships
Testimonials
Student
Ridgecrest Intermediate School
“Ms Mitchell helped me through my rough times and even now when I feel better, I feel like I can go to her with anything. She is my favorite staff member on campus”
Parent
La Canada Elementary School
"I am incredibly grateful for the Sage services to my third grade son. His anxiety was impacting his academic performance. On a tight budget, we could not have provided this service privately. His Sage Therapist gave him valuable tools to understand and manage his anxiety. Thank you!”
Staff
John Muir High School
“Nancy is like the oil and coolant in the engine of our
school. Without it, we would have constant overheating
and engines/students seizing up!”
