District 88 names ReferralGPS as June Business Partner

During its June 9 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education, along with the administration, named ReferralGPS as a Business Partner. The Business Partner program acknowledges companies, organizations and individuals for their support in building futures for District 88 students and helping to accomplish the district’s mission and vision.

Amit Thaker with ReferralGPS is a prime example of an individual and organization working with the district to achieve its goals. ReferralGPS is a free, web-based platform that helps students, staff and community members access local treatment options for mental health and substance-use needs. Along with a searchable database, ReferralGPS offers Care Navigation services, which include navigating waitlists, securing appointments and assisting with insurance barriers. The service is available to those with public and private insurance, as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured. Information can be accessed in multiple languages, based on need.

During the meeting, Thaker also provided an update and data analysis with regard to the services offered by ReferralGPS. The district began its partnership with ReferralGPS in 2022-23. Since that time, more than 3,500 treatment searches have been conducted through the platform, leading to nearly 900 completed treatment sessions for District 88 students, staff and community members.

Thaker also has been a valuable partner in supporting District 88’s efforts to secure grant funding for a range of mental health initiatives. His collaboration has contributed to multiple successful grant awards (more than $700,000) from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Addison Township Mental Health Board – resources that are helping to strengthen mental health services in the district.

For more information about the mental health and social-emotional supports, programs and services provided at District 88, go to www.dupage88.net/Supports.