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School-based mental health support in Cleveland, Ohio

Help Them Thrive Right Where They Are

Partnering with school districts across Cuyahoga County to bring care directly into the classroom

Licensed therapy and behavioral health support in a school setting.
Give children the support they need without pulling them out of class, disrupting routine, or removing them from their comfortable environment.
Grades K – 8th · Cleveland-area schools
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When Everything Feels Like Too Much

Emotional or behavioral challenges often get in the way of children succeeding in school.

This can look like:
  • Frequent emotional outbursts
  • Withdrawal or isolation from others
  • Anxiety that affects participation
  • Academic decline tied to emotional regulation
  • Difficulty connecting with peers
  • Ongoing classroom disruptions
  • Trauma-related behaviors
Left unaddressed, these challenges don’t stay in the classroom. They shape a child’s relationships, confidence, and long-term success.
Every child wants to succeed. Some just need extra support to get there.
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Care That Comes To Them

InspireKids partners with schools, teachers, counselors, and District leaders
to bring licensed behavioral health services right into the school environment.

Care is delivered during the school day, with clinical and academic goals
working together to support children’s progress.

Children can stay connected to their school community
while getting the help they need.

Skills are practiced in real time, where they're needed

Teachers become part of the solution

Transportation and scheduling barriers are reduced

Families get coordinated support in all areas

Students miss less instructional time

Support Built Around Each Student

Clinical care is most successful when it’s integrated, not isolated.

Individual
Therapy

One-on-one sessions focused on:
  • Anxiety and mood regulation
  • Trauma and stress responses
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Social-emotional development
  • Coping and self-regulation skills
  • School-related distress

Small Group
Therapy

Therapeutic groups within the school that build:
  • Social skills and peer relationships
  • Emotional regulation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Executive functioning

Teacher & District
Collaboration

The partnership is what makes it work. Our clinicians:
  • Share classroom strategies with teachers
  • Join support meetings when appropriate
  • Align goals with IEPs or 504 plans where applicable
  • Coordinate with families, counselors, and administrators

Getting Started Is Simple

Covered by Medicaid and OhioRISE, with no out-of-pocket cost for qualifying families.

Once a student is referred:
  • 1. We assess the student's needs
  • 2. We coordinate with the family and school team
  • 3. We build a treatment plan tailored to them
  • 4. Services begin in the child’s school setting
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Questions?

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Directly within the student’s school during the school day, in a private space arranged with school administration.

Parents or guardians, teachers, school counselors, administrators, or district teams. A parent or guardian must consent before services begin.

Sessions are scheduled with the school to minimize disruption to core instruction. The goal is to support academic success, not interfere with it.

It depends on the student’s needs, determined after assessment. A plan may include weekly individual therapy, weekly or bi-weekly group sessions, and coordination meetings as needed.

With consent, our clinicians coordinate behavioral strategies, align treatment goals with classroom expectations, join team meetings when appropriate, and support coping strategies during the school day. We work as a partner, not a separate service.

Yes. Caregivers receive regular communication, progress updates, care coordination, and guidance on supporting skills at home. Consistency between school and home creates stronger outcomes.

All services are covered by Medicaid and OhioRISE when eligible. There is no out-of-pocket cost for qualifying families.

Students ages 4–12.

If a higher level of care is needed, we discuss recommendations with the family, coordinate with the school team, and assist with transition planning. InspireKids also offers Full Day, After School, and Outpatient programs for continuity of care.

InspireKids partners with public and charter school districts across Cuyahoga County. Contact us to find out if your child's school is a current partner, or to discuss bringing services to your district.

Directly within the student’s school during the school day, in a private space arranged with school administration.

Parents or guardians, teachers, school counselors, administrators, or district teams. A parent or guardian must consent before services begin.

Sessions are scheduled with the school to minimize disruption to core instruction. The goal is to support academic success, not interfere with it.

It depends on the student’s needs, determined after assessment. A plan may include weekly individual therapy, weekly or bi-weekly group sessions, and coordination meetings as needed.

With consent, our clinicians coordinate behavioral strategies, align treatment goals with classroom expectations, join team meetings when appropriate, and support coping strategies during the school day. We work as a partner, not a separate service.

Yes. Caregivers receive regular communication, progress updates, care coordination, and guidance on supporting skills at home. Consistency between school and home creates stronger outcomes.

All services are covered by Medicaid and OhioRISE when eligible. There is no out-of-pocket cost for qualifying families.

Students ages 4–12.

If a higher level of care is needed, we discuss recommendations with the family, coordinate with the school team, and assist with transition planning. InspireKids also offers Full Day, After School, and Outpatient programs for continuity of care.

InspireKids partners with public and charter school districts across Cuyahoga County. Contact us to find out if your child's school is a current partner, or to discuss bringing services to your district.

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