Care Solace Logo: Mental Health is Health

Wayland-Cohocton students, their families, and staff now have access to mental health care coordination services at no cost.

Apri 1, 2024: Understanding the profound impact of untreated mental health conditions, Wayland-Cohocton Central School takes an innovative step forward by partnering with Care Solace, a social purpose organization focused on removing barriers in accessing mental health care. The collaboration provides school district families and staff with access to Care Solace's care coordination services at no cost.

Wayland-Cohocton Central School will use Care Solace to support its commitment to ensuring accessible mental health care. This initiative demonstrates the district’s dedication to building a resilient community, where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

“Wayland-Cohocton families have identified access to mental health resources and care as a priority in their lives,” said Dr. Eileen Feinman, Superintendent of Schools. “CareSolace offers the resources that can make a difference in the lives of our students and families. As educators and parents we know that a student’s mental health has a direct impact on their ability to learn, grow and build healthy relationships. The Wayland-Cohocton team believes that partnering with CareSolace will provide quality care for our students, staff and families.” 

As a central hub of care, Care Solace streamlines communication and coordination to connect individuals with the right resources and appropriate level of care. Individuals seeking mental health care now have a trusted companion to rely on.

With a team of more than 500 dedicated Care Companions, Care Solace connects Wayland-Cohocton Central School to over 425,000 licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers. Through a human-centered and technology supported approach, these Care Companions navigate the fragmented mental health care system on behalf of individuals, helping them find the perfect fit for their unique needs and insurance requirements. Their multilingual Care Companions are available 24/7/365 ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for the entire community.

"Care Solace is proud to support Wayland-Cohocton Central School in prioritizing the well-being of its students, staff and community, " says Chad Castruita, Founder & CEO. "Care Solace exists to calm the chaos that often surrounds mental health crises, providing a supportive and compassionate framework to help individuals regain control of their lives."

For more information about utilizing Care Solace's services, school district families can visit https://caresolace.com/site/wccsk12 .To learn more about Care Solace and its services, visit caresolace.org.

Care Solace is revolutionizing mental health care access, bridging the gap between social agencies and community-based mental health providers. Through a human-centered and technology supported approach, Care Solace navigates the fragmented mental health care system to match individuals with a licensed mental health or substance use provider. More than 500 dedicated multilingual Care Companions are available 24/7/365 to ensure the perfect fit for each person’s unique care needs and insurance requirements. The organization has a network of more than 425,000 licensed providers, serving more than 900 organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.caresolace.org.