Renton Student Health Hub
Quarterly Rolling Report
April – June 2024
Supporting student well-being in Renton, Washington.
Screening | Brief Intervention | Referral to Treatment
In Q2 2024, we launched the Student Health Hub at Risdon Middle School, onboarded Kent Youth & Family Services, and served more students at Dimmit and Nelson Middle Schools.
Since program launch in January 2024, hundreds of kids have been screened, 50% required follow-up, and 100% of those who requested additional care through the Hub were matched with a provider.
As of August 2024, 53% of students who were matched with a provider have enrolled in care. There are five students still waiting to begin care and four who have chosen not to enroll. The enrollment rate (53%) excludes three students for whom status updates cannot be shared. To increase the enrollment rate, we are working to identify reasons some students and families may delay enrollment or choose not to enroll in care.
Here’s a quick recap on the first half of the year:
“Student Health Hub” launched
in three middle schools: Dimmit, Nelson, and Risdon.
225 students screened
for social emotional needs and substance abuse issues using the “Check Yourself” online tool developed by Seattle Children’s Hospital.
50% of students screened required brief intervention
29% yellow flags (brief intervention)
21% red flags (immediate brief intervention)
Every student had a follow-up assessment with the school counselor
if they had a screen with a red or yellow flag.
students referred to care
after meeting with the school counselor.
matched
with a behavioral health service provider if referred to care.
students enrolled in care
and currently receiving support.
days average turnaround
time from screening to referral match.
Closed Loop rate
The percent of students needing a referral who matched with a hub provider.
Enrollment rate
The enrollment rate is the percentage of students matched with a hub provider who received services.
Top 5 reasons for referral
#1
Anxiety/ excessive worry
#2
Depression
#3
Anger/ violence/ aggression
#4
Academic issues
#5
Self Harm
Demographics of student referrals
“Like other public utility models, the city is taking on the role of lead investor to ensure local schools and community providers have access to community data sharing infrastructure and kids and families can easily access the care they need.”
Our priorities for Q3:
- Launch New School Health Hub Software
- Onboard McKnight Middle School and Renton Academy
- Onboard Additional Youth Behavioral Health Providers
- Form Co-Design Workgroup with Housing Providers
The Student Health Hub is a service of Health Commons Project (HCP).