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BPNC’s school-based therapists, and case managers offer individual, group, and family counseling to students experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. In addition to providing direct therapy, our staff work closely with schools and families to coordinate interventions and support families coping with complex issues such as caregiver abandonment, family dysfunction, loss and grief, domestic and community violence, self-harm, psychiatric hospitalizations, and disabilities like learning challenges. Despite these efforts, the persistent shortage of mental health resources for students and families in Brighton Park remains a critical concern for our neighborhood schools. Many of the students we serve face trauma stemming from a variety of sources, including violence, loss, neglect, systemic inequities, and adverse experiences within their homes and communities. These challenging experiences can deeply affect their academic performance, behavior, mental health, and relationships with peers and family, making it difficult for them to thrive in school and beyond. While schools are making important efforts to support these students, there remain gaps in resources to fully address their mental health needs. Through our strong partnership with schools, we work together to fill these gaps, offering tailored therapy services that promote healing, resilience, and success both inside and outside the classroom.
BPNC is currently providing all of our FSCS partnerships with full-time mental health service providers through a variety of public and private funding sources, including the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority (IVPA)’s Safety Net Works grant. This program represents a significant victory in our ability to fully meet the needs of community youth and families. By integrating School-Based Mental Health services with our FSCSI, we are developing strategies to further transform participants into community leaders who effectively advocate for themselves and their community.
Partnered Schools with full-time mental health service providers:
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council does not disclose any identifying student data to third parties. Brighton Park Neighborhood Council only discloses de-identified aggregate data to funders for reporting purposes.
List of Third Parties that Receive Student Data:
**Brighton Park Neighborhood Council does not disclose any identifying student data to third parties. Brighton Park Neighborhood Council only discloses de-identified aggregate data to funders for reporting purposes.**