Higher Education and IOPs: Empowering High Acuity Student Support in Higher Education

As the number of students seeking clinical care skyrockets across college campuses, the need to effectively support those with high acuity mental health needs has never been more pressing. Over the past decade, according to the Healthy Minds survey, demand for mental health services has more than doubled, leading campus counseling centers to actively seek innovative solutions to extend their reach and efficacy. Join us for an enlightening webinar that introduces a transformative approach that enhances the capacity of counseling centers through the integration of virtual intensive outpatient care, focusing on the holistic well-being of the student community.

Join Dr. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, LCSW Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder, Charlie Health, and Dr. Nora Feldpausch, MD, Medical Director of Mantra Health, as they delve into the challenges and innovative strategies for managing high-acuity student mental health needs. 

This comprehensive discussion will include:

• Innovative Care Models: How can campus counseling centers provide a robust safety net for high acuity students? Hear from a leading college mental health expert who will review real-world examples of onsite and virtual crisis care and post-hospitalization support. Dive deep into how one virtual intensive outpatient program augments traditional counseling services on campus. 
  
• Seamless Treatment and Referral Processes: Discover strategies to implement a seamless referral process for students needing more intensive care, ensuring no student falls through the cracks.
• Evaluating Outcomes: Learn from real-world examples and analyze the outcomes of various strategies used across campuses, including virtual solutions to support crisis care. Understand how a virtual intensive outpatient program has contributed to improved student health and academic success.
• Collaborative Opportunities: Explore the benefits of fostering close collaborations between virtual care and college counseling centers, creating a comprehensive care ecosystem for student well-being.

Whether involved in student affairs, mental health services, or academic leadership, this webinar is vital to understanding and implementing cutting-edge approaches in student mental healthcare!