Our Collaborative has gathered the resources and tools you need to expand School Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) services at your school. Here’s how to get started:
Step
1
Learn the Basics
- Familiarize yourself with the range of school-based behavioral health services.
- Understand why schools are well-equipped to provide behavioral health services.
- Find school leaders, counselors, social workers, students, parents, and community behavioral health providers who can help expand behavioral health services at your school.
Step
2
Assess Needs
and Resources
- Identify existing behavioral health services at your school, along with areas of greatest need.
- Gather data on the most common behavior challenges – use of disciplinary suspensions, consult the Georgia Student Health Survey and view the Program Map.
- Research community resources that could partner with the school to offer provide health services.
Step
3
Identify Services
that Fit the Need
- Review these examples of service program models.
- Evaluate options based on the school’s needs, provider availability, and funding opportunities.
Step
4
Seek Community
Support and Funding
- Use the Program Map to find other schools who have implemented your desired services. Ask them how they got started.
- Connect with existing and potential supporters – including families, school administrators, health providers, policymakers and local leaders.
- Identify various funding sources who might support your chosen model.