The Fond du Lac School District (FDL-SD) is delighted to announce a generous donation of $10,000 from SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac. We are incredibly grateful for SSM Health’s support as they are providing valuable resources to our Fondy CARES (Community Access Responding and Empowering Students) program.
The Fondy CARES program collaborates with local community-based agencies to offer comprehensive mental health services that go beyond what is typically available in a school setting. These services are delivered by licensed therapists during the school day at all FDL-SD facilities, benefiting 6,100 students.
“This support will help us continue to actively engage parents, community mental health providers and school personnel in the lives of children and adolescents,” according to Melissa Schepp, Fondy CARES Supervisor. Schepp stated, “there are definite positives in offering these therapeutic mental health services in schools. In school-based settings, families, educators, and therapists are all focused on specific positive outcomes that improve the quality of life for the children in their care.”
“I would like to thank SMM Health for their continued support of our students in the Fond du Lac School District,” said Dr. Jeff Fleig, Fond du Lac School District Superintendent.
The funding received will enhance the Fondy CARES program. It will enable us to eliminate financial barriers to therapy, expand group therapy sessions, provide more opportunities for therapy professional field placement internships, forge stronger community partnerships (with a particular emphasis on bilingual support), address waitlists and establish mentorship programs.
To learn more, call Fondy CARES at 920-906-6733 or visit fondycares.org.
This investment is not only a testament to SSM Health’s commitment to ensuring access to healthcare for uninsured or underinsured patients, but it also contributes to the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals who will serve those in need. Additionally, the funds will be allocated to address the most pressing health needs within our communities.
We extend our deepest gratitude to SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac for their invaluable contribution, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the well-being of our students and the overall health of our community.