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11 <br /> Slide #11 <br /> Mental Health • Social and Emotional <br /> iKlPfACE IN PROGRESS OPP4RTLINITICS <br /> Health Ser%we&,Referral Prcy-e&& Centered Classroom SEL In our In&ir-u<tiofbaI <br /> Model schwI5 <br /> Commissioner Fowler thanked Dr. Charlos Banks for the presentation. She asked if <br /> there is an update on the wellbeing of the students and faculty, and anything more that could be <br /> done that Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools have not already done. <br /> Dr. Charlos Banks said schools have been in session for just one month, but it feels like <br /> 6. She said the responsibilities of educating and safety are a huge burden to all. She said one <br /> thing that could help are more mental health resources in middle and elementary schools. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said families are having a hard time finding mental health <br /> providers. She asked if the schools are able to get families into providers quickly. <br /> Dr. Charlos Banks said the intake process is through the school social workers and they <br /> are immediately assigned mental health providers through the various agencies. She said <br /> many agencies have had staffing shortages, but the process is very streamlined for families in <br /> the schools. <br /> Rani Dasi asked if there are specific mental health supports the County has that the <br /> school systems could use. <br /> Travis Myren said the LME MCO is responsible for providing mental health services <br /> countywide. He said there is an increased demand for other types of services, such as financial <br /> assistance, and these resources are available to anyone. He said the County has invested <br /> American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and reallocated other County funds to these areas. <br /> Rani Dasi said it would be helpful to increase awareness of these resources. <br /> Travis Myren said it is important to have a clear communication plan. <br /> b. OCS — Director of Student Support Services, Sherita Cobb <br /> Sherita Cobb made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br />