MAKE A DIFFERENCE / OʻAHU
Support, closer
to the school day.
A school-based approach brings counseling onto campus. Explore a conversation about what support could look like for your school community.
FOR SCHOOL LEADERS & FAMILIES
Connect care with
everyday routines.
School, work, and transportation shape how families reach support.
Make a Difference’s school-based program brings therapy to school campuses during the day. Its model includes collaboration with teachers and staff.
The practice’s mobile offices offer another setting for the conversation. In her interview, Heather describes converting Sprinter vans into therapy spaces and visiting schools as part of making care more accessible.
Every school arrangement needs its own discussion. Begin with your community’s context and the type of support you are looking to explore.
A USEFUL FIRST CONVERSATION
Let’s talk through
the practicalities.
These are discussion points for a potential arrangement. The practice and your school will confirm the actual process together.
- 01
Your school community
Who are you hoping to support, and what needs have you identified?
- 02
Referral & family involvement
How would families learn about care, make an inquiry, and discuss permission and intake?
- 03
Space & scheduling
What appointment setting, campus access, parking, and scheduling arrangements would be needed?
- 04
Communication & privacy
How would consent, confidentiality, and any agreed coordination with staff be handled?
- 05
Payment & next steps
Which payment or contractual questions need to be resolved before services begin?
FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Wondering about
your child’s school?
Ask the practice which school-based arrangements are currently available.
School participation, eligibility, clinician availability, and the referral process need to be confirmed directly. You can introduce your school and ask how a family inquiry begins.
Ask about school-based careYOUR NEXT STEP