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MSD of Pike Township

Project AWARE

Project AWARE

Pike Township is a proud recipient of the federal Project AWARE Grant that is helping to Change the Frequency of how mental health education and awareness are practiced in schools and communities statewide.

Click the tabs below to learn more about our plans to support our students, families, staff, and community. 

  • Access to school-based supports using Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. regardless of medical insurance status. 
  • Proactive approach to identify students who my need additional support using a self reported universal screener.
  • Conduct parent survey aimed at gauging awareness of available resources and services to support student mental health and wellness.
  • Engagement workshops for parents and student to attend.
  • High school student athletes and their parents can submit referrals to arrange meeting with mental health coach.
  • Established a partnership with the IU School of Social Work, ensuring the availability of interns across all elementary schools.
  • Access to on-site therapist in person at transportation department and via telehealth. 
  • Mental health and wellness survey conducted to determine needs.
  • Discounts on physical fitness classes and/or activities in partnership with local gym.
  • Reset & Recharge Rooms in every building where staff members can take a break, decompress, and rejuvenate during the workday.
  • Provide classroom resources to advance mental health supports through Change the Frequency campaign.
  • Spring Mental Health Fair to bring awareness to resources and organizations in the Pike Township area. 
  • High School Bring Change to Mind club to spread awareness at games, school events, fairs, etc. 
  • Parent engagement workshops that provide educational information to support students mental health and wellness. 

    • Access to school-based supports using Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. regardless of medical insurance status. 
    • Proactive approach to identify students who my need additional support using a self reported universal screener.
    • Conduct parent survey aimed at gauging awareness of available resources and services to support student mental health and wellness.
    • Engagement workshops for parents and student to attend.
    • High school student athletes and their parents can submit referrals to arrange meeting with mental health coach.
    • Established a partnership with the IU School of Social Work, ensuring the availability of interns across all elementary schools.

    • Access to on-site therapist in person at transportation department and via telehealth. 
    • Mental health and wellness survey conducted to determine needs.
    • Discounts on physical fitness classes and/or activities in partnership with local gym.
    • Reset & Recharge Rooms in every building where staff members can take a break, decompress, and rejuvenate during the workday.
    • Provide classroom resources to advance mental health supports through Change the Frequency campaign.

    • Spring Mental Health Fair to bring awareness to resources and organizations in the Pike Township area. 
    • High School Bring Change to Mind club to spread awareness at games, school events, fairs, etc. 
    • Parent engagement workshops that provide educational information to support students mental health and wellness.