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LA Schools See 9% Rise in Wellness Center Visits

9/6/2025

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  • The Los Angeles Unified School District's wellness centers served nearly 55,000 patients in 2023-24, a 9% increase.
  • Behavioral health services experienced a 25% rise in visits, with 27% of patients aged 6-19 receiving psychotherapy.
  • LSU added a full-time mental health counselor for the College of Music and Dramatic Arts, funded by the Matthew Bahlinger Memorial Fund.
  • The foundation aims to reduce mental health stigma and enhance student access to care.
  • Events like Matt's Dinner promote community awareness, benefiting over 350 LSU band members this year.