# Fully Funded Mental Health Services – Available Now to All Georgia Schools

Thanks to House Bill 68 funding, every Georgia public school can partner with Cartwheel **at no cost to the district**. Services are covered by insurance and Medicaid, and can start in just a few weeks.

## High-Quality Care for Students and Families

Selected by the Georgia DOE as a trusted clinical partner, Cartwheel offers 1:1 therapy, parent guidance, family therapy, and psychiatry. We can provide care in multiple languages and serve 300+ districts across the U.S., with 75% of students demonstrating clinical improvement (in anxiety and depression).

## No Waitlists for Care

Students and families can connect with a Georgia-licensed Cartwheel therapist within 1 week of a referral. We work with all insurance providers, accept Medicaid coverage, and have a financial aid fund to support students who are uninsured or underinsured.

## Built for Georgia Schools

Our Georgia-licensed clinical team integrates seamlessly with district systems and student support teams.

## Specialized School Avoidance Program

With 1 in 5 Georgia students chronically absent, our evidence-based program combines weekly therapy, parent guidance, and coordinated school collaboration to help kids get back on track. Our shared portal tracks real-time student progress updates.

## Flexible Scheduling

Appointments available between 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM-5:00 PM on Saturdays, to fit school and family schedules.

## 1-1 Evidence-Based Therapy

Students (grades 3+) 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.

## Parent Guidance

One-on-one sessions with child mental health experts who provide personalized guidance on supporting a child's wellbeing. Parents and caregivers 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.

## 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.

## 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 a Georgia licensed clinician.

## 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.

## Care Regardless of Coverage

Cartwheel is committed to ensuring every student in Georgia can access support. We accept all insurance including United, Optum, Cigna, Anthem, Carelon, and Medicaid.

## 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

## In the news

**Carroll County Schools receives $240,000 mental health grant**  [Read Now](https://www.paxtonmedia.com/news/the_times_georgian/carroll-county-schools-receives-240-000-mental-health-grant/article_c59ff09b-c03e-553d-af76-8c9feed56b59.html)

**State of Georgia House of Representatives Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education**  [Read Now](https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/house-study-committee-document-library-page/2025/prek-12-student-attendance/study-committee-on-student-attendance-in-prek-12-education-final-report-(final).pdf)

**Georgia lawmakers looking for ways to tackle chronic absenteeism in school**  [Read Now](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/05/georgia-lawmakers-looking-ways-tackle-chronic-absenteeism-school/)

**BOE expands mental health support with Cartwheel**  [Read Now](https://timesenterprise.com/2025/11/03/boe-expands-mental-health-suppport-with-cartwheel/)

**Cartwheel Named Approved Vendor by Georgia DOE for Student Mental Telehealth Services**  [Read Now](https://www.cartwheel.org/georgia#)

## Want to learn more? We’d love to talk.

[Schedule demo](https://www.cartwheel.org/schedule-demo) [Download the House Bill 68 Funding Guide](https://learn.cartwheelcare.org/Georgia-Funding-Guide-HB68)