Mental Health Interest Group Spotlight Series #1

The first webinar focuses on alternative strategies to provide mental health services in schools that are sustainable through various funding streams such as the Medicaid Administrative Claiming, private and public mental health partners, third-party payers, student internships and professional development. Two project directors share practical strategies from their initiatives: Lizzie Trevino, PD, Comal, Texas; and Matt Yancey, PD and John Cornelison, Clinical Manager, from Cobb County, Georgia. During the series, participants …

• Gain an understanding of potential state and local funding strategies that are available to sustain school mental health programs
• Discuss current challenges and potential options to obtain counseling resources from your community to support and sustain school mental health programs
• Discuss strategies and lessons learned in the provision of funding to sustain school mental health programs through public and private mental health providers
• Learn strategies to incorporate effective professional development for school staff and realignment of school staff as counselors vs. guidance
• Learn about partnerships with colleges and universities as a resource to provide student internships and counseling services in schools

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