Lutheran Social Services - Southeast Region
PATH Program at PATH Program at Sioux Falls - E. 41st Street
Program Information
The PATH (Providing Access to Healing) Program provides school-based mental health counseling services in a partnership between LSS, local school districts, and the Sioux Empire United Way. PATH provides confidential, individual counseling sessions at the school for kindergarten through 12th grade students. Counseling sessions are held in a private room on-site at the school during regular school hours. Every effort is made to have as minimal impact as possible on the students daily routine. Counselors use accepted therapy practices that are appropriate for the student's age and challenges. A counseling session could include talking, art, games, movement, toys, or music as therapy tools. More than 40 schools in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Canton, Brandon Valley, Garretson, Dell Rapids, Baltic, Tea Area, Sioux Falls Catholic, West Central, and Tri-Valley are involved. Individual school participation varies.
Eligibility
Children ages K-12 in participating school districts
Disabilities access
Accessible;varies by school location.
Required Documents
None
Application Process
Students can be referred to the program by their school counselor, teacher, parent, or school administrator. Contact LSS or the school counselor for more information.
