We work in the largest school districts in the U.S. (New York City Public School District & Atlanta Public Schools), serving our students through innovative mental wellness services.
We believe mental health access must be diverse and incorporate children from all cultural and racial identities, languages, faiths, and lived experiences.
Our approach focuses on access to wellness spaces, ranging from traditional therapy to narrative/talk therapy, circles of healing, integration of the arts, and restorative circles.
What
Makes
Our
Model
Different?
Integrative- Our model is 100% integrated into each school model!
Relationship Centered-We ensure every child is connected to a trusting and loving adult.
Accessible-Students can access one of our clinicians on the school grounds when they are in need.
Individualized-Each student receives an individualized plan to support their treatment journey.
Strategic- We work with schools to ensure services are implemented strategically and support each school mission.
Ethnically sensitive - The best ways to heal are the ones that are sensitive to the ethnicity and culture of each student.
Our universal model can be customized to any school in the U.S.
“We believe that mental health is a right that every child deserves."
- Shanequa Moore, CEO of I'RAISE
Our Techniques:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy & more!
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Restorative Justice
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Mindfulness and Meditation
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COVID-19 Lens
One Model Many Approaches:
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Hybrid, Online and/or in Person
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Group Therapy (ie: loss & bereavement, trauma, conflict resolutions)
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Individual/ Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Circles of Healing
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Wellness Spaces
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Wellness Events
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Wellness Groups
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Crisis Intervention
Our Clinicians:
Our Licensed Therapists and Licensed Social Workers provide direct support to students. Our clinicians have advanced training in trauma-informed practice, psychotherapy, treatment planning & interventions for children with various needs.
Our Programs:
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Mental Wellness Aid workshops for students K-12.
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Professional Development for Teachers & Educators on mental health.
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SEL Advisory support for teachers & educators.
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Parent training and education on mental health.
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Mental Wellness Assessments for students with findings & reports.
The Benefits Our Program Provides
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Confident Teachers
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Supported School Counselors & Principals
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Transformative school culture
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Culturally Humble Approaches
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Wholesome School Approach
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Higher Academic Student Success
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Higher Engagement from parents
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Positive, trauma-informed classrooms
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Improved wellness for students
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Ethnically Diverse students and staff
Client Testimonials
“Our experience with the I’RAISE staff has been a positive partnership. We believe that social-emotional wellness is a necessary component to ensuring student achievement”
-Rosie Sifuentes-Rosado, Principal
“It is impossible for children to focus on math and science when their minds are preoccupied with past or current trauma. This is why positive mental health support in the schools are crucial to children’s academic achievement”
- Letecia Stewart, Executive Director
OUR CURRENT PARTNER SCHOOLS
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P.S. 78, 1400 Needham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
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P.S. 189, 3441 Steenwick Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
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P.S./M.S. 194, 2365 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
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Urban Institute of Mathematics, 650 Hollywood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
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High School for Contemporary Arts, 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467
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Bronx Lab High School, 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467
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Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, 928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459
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Health Opportunities High School, 350 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
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P.S./I.S. 178, 2163 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
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M.S. 267, 800 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Customized Mental Health Services
For School Districts, I’RAISE can create customized mental health services for schools.
Request a Mental Wellness Toolkit for your school
Contact us:
718-725-8996