CARDIFF, Calif., April 24, 2024— Care Solace, an established leader in mental health care coordination, announces the unveiling of the first All-In-One EHR Built for Schools, designed to ease the administrative burden as California districts navigate the statewide Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).
The CYBHI marks a historic moment for school districts in California; beginning in 2024, schools will have the opportunity to submit on-site services for reimbursement from insurance providers. While CYBHI is a critical step in prioritizing the mental health of children and fueling a necessary and sustainable revenue stream for schools, successful implementation of the program requires significant investment in associated technology and new operational procedures. School health professionals will be responsible for navigating the complexities of medical billing, insurance and tracking down consent - in addition to providing, managing and tracking student interventions.
“We all know that CYBHI has tremendous opportunity for school districts in the state of California, but it comes with tremendous challenges as well,” says Chad Castruita, Founder & CEO of Care Solace. “Success rides on the mental health staff at school sites who need a simple solution.”
The new EHR system was built with school staff in mind and enhances the existing Care Solace product, which provides 24/7 care coordination support for students, families and school staff seeking help for mental health and/or social service needs. The platform will use robust technology and intelligent features to translate clinical activities into the required insurance codes, get students’ insurance information and consent on behalf of school-based providers, securely capture data outside of the school’s SIS and remove the burden of double-entry into an existing billing platform.
Care Solace is a pillar in the mental health industry, named the “SEL Solution of the Year” in the 2023 Supes’ Choice Awards and the “Most Innovative Mental Health Solution” in the 2024 GHP Awards. As a leader in the world of mental health technology, Care Solace is committed to supporting school districts, municipalities and employers throughout the changing landscape in California and nationwide. To learn more about Care Solace or get your community connected, visit caresolace.org.
Care Solace is revolutionizing mental health care access, bridging the gap to 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 care. 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 560K+ licensed providers, serving more than 930 organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.caresolace.org.