Case Study: Lowell Public Schools achieves a 61% reduction in suspensions with Cartwheel Health Services

Lowell Public Schools cuts suspensions by 61% with Cartwheel Health Services

Lowell Public Schools, a district serving a diverse student population with significant needs, faced growing student mental health challenges. Barriers like long waitlists for outside providers, transportation issues, and language barriers prevented families from accessing timely care, which contributed to rising suspension rates and chronic absenteeism. The district partnered with Cartwheel Health Services to provide accessible telehealth services.

The solution implemented by Cartwheel provided students with rapid access to multilingual teletherapy integrated with school teams. This partnership delivered significant results, including a 61% reduction in suspensions and a 34% reduction in chronic absenteeism for students receiving services. Cartwheel also achieved clinically significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms, demonstrating a measurable positive impact on both student wellbeing and key district metrics.

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