Utilizing a unique framework of funding systems from the Department of Health and Human Services, managed care organizations, health insurers, and private donors, the School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network (SBHSN) promotes a care model that provides a mix of evidence-based intervention, prevention, and care coordination services to children in grades K-12. The aim is to expand access to quality mental healthcare on public school campuses and improve outcomes in children's social, emotional, behavioral, family, and wellness areas.
The School-Based Mental Health Implementation Grant by the School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network (SBHSN) is designed to address the increasing need for mental health counseling among students. It is open to a variety of educational and nonprofit organizations, including Local Education Agencies, universities, colleges, charter school management companies, public and charter schools, and Non-Profit Organizations with a 501c3 status. The grant supports the expansion of access to School-Based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), coordination of mental healthcare services with school administration and staff, and delivery of mental healthcare and academic-support activities to students facing challenges such as poor attendance, behavior, and academic performance. Funding is direct and includes reimbursement for specified activities, with a 5-year renewable term based on performance, and a ceiling of $5,500,000 over five years.