The trusted mental health partner to charter schools
Cartwheel helps schools to increase mental health services while reducing total costs.
Therapy and psychiatry via telehealth
PK-12 students, families, and school staff
In school or at home, 8am-8pm and on weekends
Accepting all major insurance, including Medicaid
No waitlist for care
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Trusted partner to 275 districts & charter schools across the country
Achievement First Public Charter School + Cartwheel
Hear from Tiffany Bostic, LCSW, Chief of Support Services, about how Cartwheel has removed barriers to academic and social achievement for students, provided tier 2 and 3 levels of support, and been a financially sustainable program.
Teletherapy offers new hope for local students
Watch this PBS story about how teletherapy is transforming the lives of this charter school family.
The highest quality mental health care for students, families, and school staff—no waitlists
1-1 Evidence-Based Therapy
Students and families meet virtually with licensed therapists who specialize in supporting young people. Through regular sessions, typically for 10-12 weeks with some students engaging for up to one year, students learn to understand their emotions, develop practical coping skills, and build resilience to handle life's challenges.
Psychiatry & Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric support from experienced child psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, including evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care coordination. Treatment plans are tailored to each student's needs with regular monitoring to ensure effectiveness.
Parent Guidance
One-on-one sessions with child mental health experts who provide personalized guidance on supporting a child's wellbeing. Parents will get practical strategies and expert advice for managing specific concerns, from anxiety to school challenges.
Family Therapy
Joint sessions with students and family members focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships. They work together with a family specialist to develop solutions that help everyone thrive.
92%
Students report improvement
in their mental health due to Cartwheel
3x
Better student follow-through
in care and 5x engagement versus other telehealth programs
7 days
From referral to first appointment
to meet with an licensed clinician.
What makes Cartwheel the trusted telehealth partner for charter school districts?
High quality clinical program
Cartwheel uses evidence-based practices and offers a wide range of options, including 1-1 therapy, parent guidance, family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication, crisis support, and therapy for school staff.
Care coordination for families
Cartwheel pairs each family with a care coordinator to help with scheduling, reminders, and insurance. Our student engagement rate is 2x higher than for other telehealth providers.
Compliant data collection and impact reporting
Cartwheel reports on usage and impact data – at an aggregated level, without identifying students – to ensure any state dollars are spent wisely. Subject to parental consent, Cartwheel also collaborates with school staff to support quality care.
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Accessible for every student
Our virtual services adapt to your community's needs, removing common barriers to mental health support like wait times and transportation with flexible options that work for students, working parents, and school schedules.
Extended hours for real life
Schedule sessions between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, weekdays and weekends, making it easier for students to get support without missing class and for working parents to connect with providers.
Care where it works best
Students can attend sessions from a private space at school or from home, ensuring they can access support in the environment where they feel most comfortable.
Support in multiple languages
Our therapists can provide services in a number of languages, including Spanish.
Our team has decades experience working with students and families.
Here are a few examples of needs we can support:
Anxiety · Stress · Depression · Sadness · Grief or loss · Low self-esteem · Self-harm · · Coping skills · Motivation · Family & relationships · Anger · Trauma · School avoidance · Social issues · Sleep issues · Technology use
