The Rocks District Winegrowers is excited to partner with the Milton-Freewater School District with the goal of meeting the challenge of a critical need: expanding the delivery of mental-behavioral health services within the community-at-large. Currently, demand far exceeds capacity. Our community faces significant barriers to accessing care. Through this partnership, we see an opportunity to bridge this gap and bring more comprehensive mental health services to our students.
The current investments in mental health and nursing staff within our schools have already demonstrated positive results, but we need to do more. Providing these services on campus allows students to receive the help they need within minutes, rather than missing valuable instructional time to travel to appointments. Without access to local services, students with regular appointments are often marked as chronically absent, and in many cases, staff members must step in to provide transportation due to parents’ work constraints.
Together our vision for a stronger, healthier community will enhance the well-being of our students and families. We believe that the success of The Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction will have a ripple effect, increasing access to services and improving the overall quality of life in Milton-Freewater.