DSISD approves Samaritan Center contract

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megan.wehring on November 2, 2022

By Megan Wehring

DRIPPING SPRINGS – To provide mental health support services for teachers and staff, Dripping Springs ISD is entering into a contract with Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care, Inc. (Samaritan Center).

Samaritan Center agrees to provide on-demand counseling services to DSISD employees including but not limited to the following:

• Individual counseling

• Consultation services

• Assessment and referral

• Crisis intervention

• Teacher support gr...

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