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PEI - Statewide Projects - Student Mental Health Initiative
The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (OAC) approved the SMHI Proposal in September 2007:
Key Elements of SMHI
Campus-Based Mental Health Programs
Mental Health Promotion Programs
Early Intervention
Peer to Peer Support Activities
Suicide Prevention Programs
Referral and Linkage
Systems and Policy Development
Training
Evaluation
Funding Opportunities
4-Year Grants for K-12 and Higher Education institutions to develop a comprehensive system of mental health services and supports for students will be available soon.
Approximate SMHI Grants and Amounts:
20 K-12 Campus Grants (approximately $100-350K each)50 Higher Education Campus Grants (approximately $100K each)6 Higher Education System Grants (approximately $500K each)
Proposed Timeline
DMH proposes to release the K-12 RFA in Fall 2008 and the Higher Education RFA will follow.
Potential County Level Activities to Support the SMHI
Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of student mental health services and supports.
Convene a group, or use an existing body, to foster collaboration between county mental health and schools.
Create a school-linked Prevention and Early Intervention project to address children at risk of school failure.
Create a campus-linked Prevention and Early Intervention project to address first onset of a psychiatric illness.
Staff Contact Information:
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