Case study · Dearborn Heights School District 7
Prioritizing "the whole person"How Dearborn Heights School District 7 offers the Counslr app to students and staff
73% of individuals having sessions reported that they never previously sought mental health support prior to using the Counslr App.
About Dearborn Heights School District 7
Founded in 1966, Dearborn Heights School District 7 is one of the three public school districts in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The district serves students K-12 and specializes in educating the whole student, focusing on the academic and life-skills necessary for success.
Why Counslr?
Dearborn Heights School District 7 recognized Counslr's focus on reaching traditionally unreachable populations (those who want mental health support but for one reason or another do not or cannot seek it) as instrumental in forwarding their unwavering commitment to supporting the whole of their people, students and staff alike. With mental health being a part of all of us, providing the Counslr App for students and staff to seek free mental health support on their terms gives them an additional platform to address any challenges that arise to focus on being their best, whole selves.
Also
- 40%
- of Counslr sessions across Dearborn Heights School District 7 have taken place during off hours, highlighting the critical need for 24/7 mental health support.
“Having 24/7 mental health services for students and staff means help is always available when it's needed most. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, or facing a crisis, they can get support right away instead of waiting. It also helps break the stigma around mental health by making it easier for people to reach out without fear or hesitation.”