City of Maple Valley and Tahoma School District Partners with Care Solace to Transform Mental Health Care and Social Services Access
Community members now have access to mental health care and social service coordination at no cost.
City of Maple Valley, WA (October 1, 2024) – Understanding the profound impact of untreated mental health conditions, City of Maple Valley and Tahoma School District take an innovative step forward by partnering with Care Solace, a social purpose organization, to make access to mental health care easier than ever before. This transformative collaboration prioritizes mental and physical well-being for the entire community and provides easy access to a comprehensive network of providers and resources.
“Community resilience and mental health has been identified as a top priority by our city council. We are excited to offer this program ensuring residents can readily find the resources and support they need,” said Laura Philpot, City of Maple Valley City Manager. “We are proud to be the first City in the nation to launch a community and school hybrid program, which is a reflection of the strong partnership between the City of Maple Valley and Tahoma School District.”
As a central hub of care, Care Solace serves as a critical liaison between residents, school staff, families, social agencies, and community-based mental health providers. By streamlining communication and coordination, Care Solace promptly connects individuals with the right resources and appropriate care. Those seeking mental health care, as well as those requiring assistance with food, housing, affordable medical and dental care, now have a trusted companion to rely on.
“We are honored and excited to collaborate with the City of Maple Valley on our shared goal of providing access to mental health resources for students, their families, and our entire community,” said Ginger Callison, Superintendent of Tahoma School District. “Too often, limited access to care and resources makes it more difficult for students to reach their fullest potential in school and creates barriers for family members and other adults wishing to support them. We are looking forward to the positive benefits this partnership will bring to our entire community.”
With a team of 500+ dedicated Care Companions and a network of 560,000 licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers, Care Solace will help navigate the fragmented mental health care system on behalf of community members, helping them find the perfect fit for their needs. Available 24/7/365, Care Companions provide assistance in over 200 languages, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for the whole school community.
“Care Solace is proud to support the City of Maple Valley and Tahoma School District in prioritizing the well-being of its 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://www.tahomasd.us/programs-services/health-services-wellness/mental-health-wellness.
To learn more about Care Solace and its services, visit caresolace.org.
For Maple Valley residents to utilize Care Solace, click here: https://www.caresolace.com/site/wa-maplevalley
For Tahoma School District families and staff to utilize Care Solace, click here: https://caresolace.com/site/tahomasd
About Care Solace
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 to providers. 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 560,000 licensed providers, serving more than 930 organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.caresolace.org.
About the City of Maple Valley
The City of Maple Valley is known for its extraordinary location where residents and visitors can enjoy all the region has to offer. Maple Valley is a great place to live thanks to its civically engaged residents, supportive community services and the variety of outdoor recreation activities. The City added the Community Resource Coordinator position in 2020 to partner closely with the Tahoma School District to develop and implement wellness programs and provide shared resources within both organizations.
For more information on the City’s Community Resources, visit: www.maplevalleywa.gov/government/departments/community_resources/index.php
About Tahoma School District
The Tahoma School District (TSD) is a public school district in the greater Maple Valley, WA community, located in Southeast King County, Washington state. TSD serves over 9,000 students in pre-kindergarten to age 22 and employs over 1,160 personnel. TSD has one comprehensive high school (grades 9-12), two middle schools (6-8), and six elementary schools (K-5). The district also provides an array of special education services for early learning children and young adults receiving special transition services.
Media Contacts
City of Maple Valley
Sarah Brenden, Communications Specialist
sarah.brenden@maplevalleywa.gov
Tahoma School District
AJ Garcia, Public Relations Director
ajgarcia@tahomasd.us
Care Solace
press@caresolace.org
