1. School Counseling Services Coordinator
Wellstone Behavioral Health: Nova Center for Youth and Family Memorandum of Understanding Update
Cedric J. Delbridge
School Counseling Services Coordinator

2. Overview of Current NOVA School Based Services
NOVA Center is a division of Wellstone Behavioral Health
HCS’ Third Year of Collaboration with NOVA
No cost to HCS except space: Bill Medicaid and various forms of insurances
17 NOVA Therapists are in 24 schools
Last year they provided services to an approximate total of 739 students
(63% Medicaid) (37% other insurance or no insurance)
Top student mental health needs addressed last year include: ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorder, and Anxiety

3. Wellstone Memorandum of Understanding Revisions/Updates
In short, there were minimal revisions/updates, but changes to include:
More clear and concise verbiage
NOVA to render Monthly Data Reports
(Caseloads/Reason for sessions)
NOVA Therapists to provide faculty/staff orientation at BOY
Clarified expected communication responsibilities between needed parties (Administrator, Counselor, Therapist, etc.)
Included “confidentiality” statement as it pertains to FERPA and HIPPA requirements
Make a chart/spreadsheet: $$, # of seniors, # of seniors getting a scholarship, % getting a scholarship