STUDENT WELLNESS

Educationally Related Mental Health Services

Supporting students' social-emotional wellbeing and mental health through individualized counseling and therapeutic services in school settings.

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ABOUT THIS SERVICE

What are ERMHS?

Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) are mental health services provided to students with disabilities when those services are necessary for the student to benefit from their special education program. ERMHS are written into a student's IEP and are funded through a combination of special education and mental health funding. STS provides qualified ERMHS counselors and therapists to school districts and charter schools across Southern California. Our ERMHS providers deliver individual and group counseling, social skills training, behavioral support, and crisis intervention services — all aligned with students' IEP goals and delivered within the school setting. We work collaboratively with school teams, district administrators, and outside mental health providers to ensure students receive comprehensive, coordinated mental health support aligned with IEP goals.

Every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

WHO WE HELP

We Support Students With...

Anxiety & Depression

Students experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders affecting their educational performance.

Emotional Disturbance

Students with an IEP eligibility of Emotional Disturbance requiring specialized mental health support.

Autism & Social Skills

Students with ASD who need support developing social communication and emotional regulation skills.

Behavioral Challenges

Students with significant behavioral challenges related to underlying mental health needs.

Trauma & Adverse Experiences

Students who have experienced trauma and need therapeutic support to engage in learning.

IEP Team Coordination

IEP teams and school administrators needing support coordinating ERMHS services with educational programming and ensuring IDEA compliance for mental health-related IEP goals.

WHAT TO EXPECT

What to Expect

Mental Health Assessment

Comprehensive assessment of the student's social-emotional functioning, mental health needs, and IEP goals.

Individualized Treatment Plan

Development of a therapeutic treatment plan aligned with IEP goals and delivered within the school setting.

Counseling & Collaboration

Regular counseling sessions plus coordination with IEP teams, school administrators, and outside mental health providers to ensure comprehensive, wraparound student support.

WHY CHOOSE STS

Why STS

Licensed Mental Health Providers

Our ERMHS counselors are licensed or supervised mental health professionals with experience in school-based mental health.

IEP-Aligned

All ERMHS services are directly tied to IEP goals with regular progress monitoring and documentation.

Collaborative Care

We coordinate with outside mental health providers, district administrators, and school teams to ensure comprehensive, wraparound support aligned with each student's IEP.

ERMHS Funding Expertise

We understand the complex funding landscape for ERMHS and help districts navigate reimbursement processes.