Business Details
17 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Student Mental Health Services in Milpitas, CA
CASSY was founded with a clear mission to destigmatize mental health services and establish social-emotional well-being as a standard component of education. Since 2009, we have provided comprehensive mental health support to over 5,000 students annually across Bay Area schools, focusing on continuity of care from kindergarten through high school graduation. Our approach combines individual counseling, crisis intervention, and proactive mental health education tailored to each school's unique needs. We prioritize accessibility by offering all services free of charge, regardless of families' financial circumstances, and partner with schools that share our commitment to mental health integration. Our team of professional therapists specializes in youth mental health, delivering culturally responsive care through programs like our Spanish-language Latino Outreach initiative.By training school staff on mental health issues and providing parent education, we create supportive ecosystems that extend beyond individual counseling sessions. Our 12-session treatment model has demonstrated 97% effectiveness in helping students achieve clinical goals, as measured by the Pediatric Symptom Checklist. We maintain transparency through regular impact assessments and actively seek feedback from students, parents, and educators to refine our services. Our crisis response team provides immediate support during school-wide traumatic events, ensuring timely grief counseling and emotional stabilization. Through community outreach and staff consultation, we aim to normalize mental health conversations across educational environments.
Services
Individual Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Education
Parent Consultations
Staff Training
Group Therapy
Community Outreach
Peer Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We provide free mental health services to all students regardless of financial circumstances
- Our 12-session treatment model has achieved 97% effectiveness in clinical goal achievement
- We offer culturally responsive care through our Spanish-language Latino Outreach program
- Our therapists specialize in youth mental health with ongoing staff training programs
- We provide immediate crisis response for school-wide traumatic events
What people say
Changed my life
Helped me not get mad
Provided safe space
Excellent assistance
Point of light
Services
Individual Counseling
CASSY provides confidential on-campus individual counseling sessions for students free of charge. Our licensed therapists work with students from kindergarten through high school to address emotional and behavioral challenges through evidence-based approaches. This service helps students develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and achieve academic success through personalized treatment plans.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate mental health support during school-wide crises like student deaths or traumatic events. Our team provides grief counseling, emotional stabilization, and follow-up care to affected students and staff. This service ensures schools receive coordinated mental health response to maintain learning environments after traumatic incidents.
Mental Health Education
Classroom presentations on topics including depression, suicide awareness, and social skills tailored to grade levels. We deliver age-appropriate content from anti-bullying strategies for elementary students to test anxiety management for high schoolers. These educational programs aim to normalize mental health conversations and build emotional resilience across school communities.
Parent Consultations
Confidential consultations for parents to address child behavioral concerns and distinguish normal from risky behaviors. Our therapists provide guidance on supporting children's emotional development and connect families with additional resources when needed. This service strengthens home-school mental health support networks through professional expertise.
Staff Training
Specialized training programs for school staff on mental health identification, crisis management, and child protective services reporting. We equip educators with tools to recognize emotional distress indicators and create supportive classroom environments. This service enhances schools' capacity to address student mental health needs proactively.
Questions
What mental health services does CASSY offer students?
CASSY provides free on-campus individual counseling, group therapy sessions, crisis intervention, and mental health education programs tailored to students' needs.
How can students access CASSY's counseling services?
Students receive referrals through school staff or parents, with all services provided during school hours at no cost to families.
Does CASSY serve special education students?
Yes, our programs include specialized mental health support for special education students as part of our commitment to all student populations.
What crisis support options are available?
CASSY offers immediate response for school-wide crises, including grief counseling and emotional stabilization services during traumatic events.
Are parent mental health consultations free?
Yes, we provide confidential parent consultations at no cost to help families understand child behavioral development and access appropriate resources.
What training do CASSY therapists receive?
Our therapists undergo specialized training in youth mental health, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for school environments.
