The Yankton School District is applying for a state grant that would help fund a mental wellness intervention program called “Functional Family Therapy”.

Dr. Tom Stanage, Director of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Services, told the school board the grant would also include a child-family team facilitator…

 

Stanage says they could also provide more direct services as needed…

 

Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says he saw the need for mental health services though his years as high school principal…