Jersey City Public Schools has been awarded a $925,315 mental health service professionals demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Education, according to a news release.
The grant is among $70 million the USDOE is awarding to expand student access to school-based mental health services across the nation.
The USDOE notes that when young people have access to the mental health care and well-being supports that they need and deserve, they’re more likely to engage, learn, develop, achieve and build important connections with peers and caring adults. Schools are also uniquely positioned to deliver essential mental health services to youth — and students are more likely to receive mental health services when they’re delivered at school. By providing mental health care within the school environment, a greater number of students can be reached through education, prevention and early intervention.
“We know that students are more likely to access mental health support if it’s offered in schools, and our educators and school communities are on the front lines when a student is struggling,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The need for mental health support in our schools remains high. Today’s announcement of an additional $70 million will allow more institutions and schools to train and hire mental health professionals — especially in underserved communities — ensuring that every student has access to the care they need to thrive.”
You can learn more about the grants and see a full list of the schools and institutions that are being awarded grants in the full news release.
