Haverhill Public Schools Families,

During the school year, students benefit from consistent routines, peer connection, and structured learning. Over the summer, those supports often shift and for students who navigate anxiety, emotional struggles, or transition challenges, that disruption can make things harder.

The good news: Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, is available all summer long to provide support including:

• Virtual therapy for students to maintain progress, build skills, and prepare for the fall

• Parent or caregiver guidance to support routines, communication, and expectations at home

• Family therapy to navigate transitions or ongoing stressors together

• Psychiatric support, when appropriate, to help maintain progress and support students’ well-being

Appointments are virtual, summer scheduling is flexible, and care is available in multiple languages. For students who have MassHealth, care is completely free. Most private insurance plans are accepted.

Even short-term or lower-frequency support over the summer can help students return to school feeling more prepared, and getting started takes just a few minutes. Learn more and complete this simple interest form. 

Cartwheel has also created parent guides to help your family over the summer on topics like: helping your child build healthy screen habits, navigating summer without structure, strengthening family connections, and more! You can access the free resources here.

With care,

Deborah Ibanez

Executive Director of Student Support Services