Care Solace is a comprehensive mental health care coordination service that acts as a lifeline for students, families, and staff facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF), in collaboration with LWSD and the City of Redmond, is proud to fund this initiative, which addresses urgent mental health needs in the community.
How Care Solace Works
Care Solace offers 24/7/365 multilingual support in over 200 languages, available at no cost to all LWSD students, families, and staff—regardless of insurance status. The service simplifies the process of finding and accessing mental health care, offering a centralized hub with a network of over 560,000 providers. By managing insurance inquiries and coordinating care, Care Solace ensures no one in the community is left behind.
Key Outcomes
- Expanding Access to Health Care: Care Solace connects students, families, and staff with mental health providers, offering timely, confidential support. It aims to reduce socioeconomic barriers, making mental health services accessible to those who may have struggled to find care in the past.
- Early Intervention: The program addresses mental health and substance use concerns before they escalate, creating better long-term outcomes for individuals and the community as a whole.
- Trauma Mitigation: Care Solace provides immediate support for survivors of trauma, promoting recovery and resilience.
Why Mental Health Support Matters
Recent findings from the 2023 LWSD Healthy Youth Survey revealed concerning trends among high school seniors: 25% reported depressive symptoms, 12% had considered suicide, and 26% said they lacked a trusted adult to confide in. These figures underscore the urgent need for expanded access to mental health resources, and initiatives like Care Solace play a critical role in addressing this gap.
Access Care Solace Services
For more information or to access these services, please visit https://caresolace.com/site/lakewashingtonsd.
“Our entire community benefits when we commit to the well-being of our students, families, and staff. This partnership with Care Solace was made possible through the generous support of City of Redmond and the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Care Solace provides timely and confidential access to mental health support, ensuring that no individual feels isolated or alone as they work through challenges.”
– Dr. Jon Holmen, LWSD Superintendent
“This partnership with the Lake Washington School District and the Foundation represents a vital step forward. By connecting our community with a network of mental health therapists, we are ensuring that every family in the district has access to the confidential care they need. Together, we are not just supporting individual wellness; we are building a stronger, more resilient community.”
– Angela Birney, Redmond Mayor
