Saturday, May 18, 2024
5/18/2024
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and its partner, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (TDMHSAS), are requesting federal funds to expand access to school-based mental health services for some of the state's most disadvantaged schools and communities. TDOE seeks to build on its proven track record of success under the first AWARE-SEA grant and current AWARE-SEA grant by expanding school-community mental health partnerships and school-based programs and services within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework. TDOE and TDMHSAS will partner with three rural districts across Tennessee's three Grand Regions- Scott County Schools in East Tennessee, Bledsoe County Schools in Middle Tennessee, and Haywood County School in West Tennessee. Districts were selected based on need criteria and a demonstrated willingness, readiness, and commitment to build comprehensive, quality mental health initiatives in schools. The comprehensive project plan will guide local implementation of an array of evidence-based, school and community mental health services and professional development opportunities appropriate for school settings and populations served. The project, as proposed, represents a strong opportunity for Tennessee to build on its AWARE foundation and continue to refine models for integrating mental health into schools to more effectively address unmet needs for treatment.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
