La Cheim School

The organization operates a non-public school, community mental health center, therapeutic behavioral services program, and a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program. La Cheim serves individuals who were previously unreachable, providing educational and mental health services through a multidisciplinary team that includes teachers, art therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, RNs, social workers, MFTs, and mentors. Nurses at La Cheim work within a school-based and residential treatment setting rather than a traditional hospital environment, applying a Trauma-Informed approach to address emotional and behavioral issues. The organization operates across multiple locations including El Sobrante, Richmond, and Antioch, California. The School Nurse role is part of a supportive community focused on creating life-changing experiences for students and clients served.

La Cheim's mission centers on providing a robust continuum of care to help children and adults who were previously unreachable. The organization values compassion, caliber of staff, and a Trauma-Informed approach to addressing emotional and behavioral issues. They emphasize creating life-changing experiences and being part of a supportive community serving an inspirational mission.