SBBH Integrates with Existing Models of Support
Many of Georgia’s public schools already use Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) to identify student needs and target supports for academics, social skills and behavior. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) promotes MTSS as a best practice for teaching and learning in Georgia schools.
Schools with SBBH programs integrate their mental health supports with other services within the MTSS framework. This integration increases the chance that teachers and clinicians will identify students with untreated mental health needs, avoid misdiagnoses, and recognize other challenges like family instability, hunger, and trouble with vision or hearing.
Tier 3: Intensive Intervention
5% of Students
Examples:
- Individual therapy using evidence-based models
- Crisis management
- Behavior assessment
Tier 2: Targeted Instruction
15% of Students
Examples:
- Group therapy
- Social skills training
- Targeted screenings
Tier 1: Universal Prevention
80% of Students
Examples:
- Suicide prevention training
- Family & staff workshops
- Mental health & wellness curriculum
- Youth and adult mental health first training
