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Michael Chavers has worked as CEO of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, which provides mental healthcare to children, for four years. When schools closed this fall, and children lost the familiar structures and support so many rely on, Chavers and his team began reaching out in unprecedented ways. It really has been through texting and the ability to reach out. Previously that was, well, kind of frowned upon prior to the pandemic because of the lack of security in the communication, Chavers said.
Chavers says relaxation of Medicaid requirements allowed therapists to work with kids by text when they didn’t feel safe or mentally well. And Chavers saw higher enrollment numbers than ever at YBGR this September.