On Dec. 21, the Mid-Prairie Community School District announced their partnership with Care Solace, an organization whose goal is to ensure communities can access reliable, ethical and high-quality mental health care services, no matter the circumstances.  Care Solace currently serves 3 million students, 150,000 school staff members, and 12 million parents and families in the U.S.

“We’re really proud that the Mid-Prairie School District is behind his and in such a capacity that, if I’m not mistaken, I think we’re probably one of the first in the State of Iowa to have this type of resource available to our community members, our students, and our staff,” said Brian Stone, Mid-Prairie Superintendent.

Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect those seeking help to carefully verified providers in the local community.

Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace service in two ways:

Call (888) 515-0595 at any time.  Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion will help every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.

For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at https://caresolace.com/site/midprairie.

“One of the things that I’m really excited about [is] the fact that it is accessible to whomever might need it,” Stone remarked, noting that the service is not just for students, but for adults as well.  “It just streamlines the search for help.”

There is no charge to use Care Solace, and the service connects users with providers who accept all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.  All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.

In the letter sent to students, staff, and families, the superintendent noted that Care Solace is an optional resource, and it is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider.  Those facing a life-threatening emergency should call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 988.

Stone encourages those interested in counseling-related services for their children, self, or other family members to contact Care Solace for valuable assistance.