DialCare Launches Student Virtual Counseling Program in Grand Prairie ISD

FRISCO, Texas - May 4, 2020 - PRLog -- DialCare is excited to announce the launch of its virtual counseling program to middle and high school students in Grand Prairie Independent School District, the first school district in the DFW Metroplex to adopt the program. DialCare recognizes that providing counseling for students is important, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.

The virtual counseling program through DialCare provides students with a safe, secure and private means of seeking assistance from licensed counselors via video and telephonic counseling sessions. The program is available to students age 11 and above, who are in 6th grade through 12th grade, and can assist with conditions like depression, anxiety, grief and more. Students can schedule counseling sessions Monday through Friday before and after school hours and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Students can access the program using the DialCare website, mobile app or by calling the DialCare customer support line. Counseling sessions are available in both English and Spanish.

"We are very excited to be able to offer this service to our 6th through 12th grade students," said Dana Jackson, Executive Director of Counseling Services at Grand Prairie Independent School District.  "DialCare now allows us the ability to support our students before and after school hours."

With Texas schools shut down due to COVID-19, students are being asked to spend entire weeks in their homes, completing schoolwork online and physically separated from their friends, classmates and teachers. The disruption and uncertainty caused by this pandemic has been a source of anxiety and stress for many, including students. DialCare provides a resource to students who may be struggling, or a teacher who is concerned about a student, so they can access professional help. Students can access the virtual counseling program from their homes.

"We're proud to launch the virtual counseling program with Grand Prairie ISD," DialCare president Jeremy Hedrick said. "With the prevalence of mental health conditions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, this program is a needed resource to support the mental health and well-being of students this school year and beyond."

The virtual counseling program through DialCare is currently in several other school districts in Texas and is expanding across the country. Beyond the student program, the virtual counseling program is available for consumers nationwide.

About DialCare
DialCare is an affiliate company of Careington International Corporation. In addition to the Mental Wellness Program, DialCare offers employers, organizations, individuals and families a comprehensive telemedicine solution that provides 24/7/365 access to non-emergency care from a nationwide network of U.S.-based, fully credentialed physicians. Visit www.dialcare.com.