PSI Solutions Featured on WKYC’s “Good Company”: Promoting Mental Wellness and Community Empowerment

Cleveland, Ohio — May 9, 2024 — PSI Solutions, an ESS Company, was prominently featured on WKYC’s “Good Company” in a segment titled “A Partnership to Help the Community!” Hosts Joe Cronauer and Katherine Boyd facilitated a discussion with Meredith Sitko, PSI Executive Vice President, Faith Kover, PSI Director of Prevention Training & Education (PTE); and Allison Klutarich, Principal of Metro Catholic School; about PSI Solutions’ impactful partnerships and community initiatives aimed at benefiting local schools and families.  

PSI Solutions is a proud sponsor of the Cleveland Marathon and collaborates closely with their school partner Metro Catholic, to establish the PSI Education Station, strategically positioned just a block away from the Metro Catholic School Campus along the marathon route. The station serves as a prime viewing area for spectators while providing a venue for educational outreach and community engagement. This initiative is a key element of PSI’s sponsorship, encouraging students and families to participate in healthy activities and fostering a sense of community. 

Furthermore, PSI Solutions has launched the Summer YOUniversity Program for Metro Catholic School which offers enriching educational and recreational activities to bridge the gap for local students throughout the summer. The program reflects PSI’s commitment to fostering creative, positive educational outcomes while promoting mental wellness, community engagement and partnership. 

During the segment, Kover provided insights into PSI’s Prevention Training & Education (PTE) Program, which emphasizes social-emotional learning (SEL) and suicide prevention awareness in schools. As Director of PTE, Faith oversees the implementation of preventive strategies that help students navigate mental health challenges and achieve academic success. She highlighted how the Cleveland Marathon serves as a platform to promote mental wellness through physical activity. 

In addition to these initiatives, PSI Solutions is the official school health partner of University Hospitals (UH), which is also a sponsor of the Cleveland Marathon. The partnership between PSI and UH enhances health services and educational outcomes in local schools, aligning with PSI’s broader mission to support student well-being and academic success. 

Another highlight of the segment was the active participation of over a dozen PSI employees in various marathon events, from the full marathon to the kids’ races. Their involvement not only celebrates PSI’s commitment to wellness but also boosts staff morale, helping team members manage stress and mental health. 

Moreover, PSI Solutions sponsors a Girls on the Run team from PSI Partner School Holy Trinity. The Girls on the Run Mission aligns perfectly with PSI’s educational mission and the holistic development of young women. By emphasizing student wellness through specific programs and outcomes, PSI and Girls on the Run demonstrate a shared commitment to empowering future leaders. 

The partnership highlighted on WKYC’s “Good Company” exemplifies PSI Solutions’ dedication to a partnership model to foster positive outcomes in healthcare, education, and wellness. By working alongside organizations like Metro Catholic and University Hospitals, PSI delivers innovative programs that have a lasting impact on students, families, and the community at large. 

To watch the segment and learn more about PSI Solutions and its community partnerships, visit psisolutions.org and view the segment on WKYC’s website here. 

 

PSI embraces Tribe Time & embraces School Safety!

Look! PSI is in full Tribe Time apparel and spirit for the Indians 2018 Postseason Push! As the Cleveland Indians enter the 2018 postseason with the best pitching rotation in baseball, PSI has it’s own heavy hitters! Our nurses, psychologists, therapists and teachers are seen everyday on the front line of education supporting, teaching, and mentoring students on topics impacting their social, emotional and mental well-being. Go Tribe! #SchoolSafety #KindnessMatters #TribeTime

 

School Safety Conference

Thursday September 13, 2018 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cost $79 – $89, group rates available

800.841.4774 ext. 237 to register or register through the link provided

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-and-school-safety-conference-tickets-46594479342

Dr. Poland will present on Suicide Prevention, Crisis Management, Mental Health, Postvention, and More!

Mr. Trump will present on School Safety, Security Assessments, Emergency Planning, Safety Communication, the Media, and More!

School Safety Webinar

How to Arm Teachers with Knowledge and Strategies

Presented by Scott Poland Ed.D., Director – Co-Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University.

Drugs of Addiction Webinar: What Educators Need to Know

This special seminar presented by Nancy E. Pommerening, OCPS and Director: Drug Awareness and Prevention Inc. provides an overview of marijuana, its dangers, and how youth attitudes towards it have changed. In addition, we will examine other illicit drugs, the process of addiction, and possible solutions to the opiate crisis and other substances of abuse.

Objectives:

-The participant will understand current rates of usage and levels of marijuana potency in northeast Ohio.
-The participant will understand the process of addiction, and who is most at risk for the disease.
-The participant will be able to list 3 prevention strategies for your students that reduce substance abuse.

Register by Clicking Here

Myths About Online Therapy: BUSTED!!

PSI discusses Myths about Online Therapy!

Myth #1: Telepractice is an inferior therapy model and not face-to-face.
vpsi1Reality: VirtualPSI is a face-to-face service delivery model accomplished electronically. Students engage in real-time, state-of-the-art digital platform with a trained, state and nationally certified professional. Studies have shown that telepractice outcomes match, and at times, exceed traditional therapy models

Myth #2: Students have a difficult time engaging in telepractice because the technology is complicated and cumbersome.
vpsi2Reality: Today’s students are considered “digital natives” and have been exposed to technology since birth. VirtualPSI’s digital platform provides a dynamic, yet uncomplicated electronic environment to achieve their goals.

Myth #3: Online services limit interactions with other staff members.
Reality: VirtualPSI’s digital platform provides the optimal environment for teacher collaboration and open communication with the special education team. With the click of a button, our staff professional can participate in meetings, attend parent conferences, collaborate with building staff members and administrators, and contribute necessary information, as needed. Participation is seamless, timely and effective.vpsi3

Myth #4: Telepractice is electronically unsafe.
Reality: VirtualPSI uses a state-of-the-art encrypted platform that adheres to HIPAA guidelines. Additionally, VirtualPSI’s licensed professionals are held to the same standards and code of ethics of service delivery as when services are delivered in person.

vpsi4What should you do next?   For more information or a VirtualPSI demo call 800.841.4774 ext 257 or e-mail christineworthington@psi-solutions.org.

Learn more by clicking here.

 

The Cleveland Plain Dealer names PSI one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces

THE PLAIN DEALER NAMES PSI A WINNER OF THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREA 2017 TOP WORKPLACES AWARD

Cleveland, OH 06/19/17

We are very proud to announce that PSI has been awarded the Plain Dealer’s Top Workplace Award for Northeast Ohio for the second year in a row! THANK YOU to all of you, this would not have been possible without the support and dedication of our great team. Together, we create the foundation that helps all students Learn, Thrive, and Grow.

Do you want to join this great team?  View PSI Opportunities

 

Did you miss the Free Webinar on Human Trafficking?

If you were unable to listen to the live webinar, a recorded version is available now.  This webinar is presented by: The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking by Ruthmary Powers, HM, Ph.D., Educ. Specialist and Sister Josie Chrosniak, HM, B.S. in Education.

If you would like to view the recorded webinar, click here.

 

PSI Crisis Management Services

PSI’S School Crisis Management Team (SCM) is available to help schools prevent manage and cope more effectively with the aftermath of school-wide and/or individual student emergencies or natural disasters. Our team has been trained by Dr. Scott Poland, a nationally known school crisis expert, former chairman and leading member of the National Emergency Assistance Team (NEAT).

The PSI SCM Team will help your staff recognize the signs of suicide and learn strategies to optimize school safety. We assist your in-school crisis management and emergency response team to ensure immediate and positive action.