The grant provided support for students experiencing acute mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, by facilitating weekly one-on-one sessions with a licensed Master Clinical therapist. The initiative aimed to alleviate common barriers that students and their families often encounter when seeking mental health support, including limited access, financial constraints, and transportation difficulties. In addition to the therapeutic sessions, the grant also funded classes for students not currently experiencing mental health issues, educating them on the early signs of mental illness.
The grant addressed the concern that many students were unable to achieve the Compass Attributes, which are essential for success in the academic environment, due to mental health challenges. By offering professional mental health support, the grant helped students develop the necessary skills to improve their attendance and function more effectively within the academic setting.
