Effective School Solutions

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is based in New Providence, New Jersey, and was founded in 2009. The company partners with K-12 school districts to provide comprehensive in-school mental health and behavioral support programs, serving over 6,000 students daily across more than 120 districts in 12 states. ESS began as a private therapeutic day school and has since evolved to deliver clinical programming directly within schools, helping students address trauma, improve academic performance, and support their emotional needs. ESS offers a wide range of school-based mental health services, including intensive clinical support, crisis response, and mental health awareness programs. The company emphasizes culturally inclusive, evidence-based practices and provides resources such as the MTSS Framework for Mental Health and the National Best Practices Blueprint. With a focus on whole-school clinical care, ESS aims to enhance mental health outcomes for students with various needs, including those with IEPs and 504 plans. The company employs around 136 people and generates approximately $23.9 million in revenue.