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Free Training to Support School Mental Health Services

September 21, 2023

The trainings aim to increase knowledge of evidence-based practices related to school mental health and provide educators with opportunities to interact and collaborate with their peers who are working on implementation of comprehensive school mental health systems.

Public Schools, Education Agencies Eligible to Apply for $250K Grant Opportunity to Support Youth Mental Health

September 19, 2023

Eligible applicants must be a New Jersey-based agency such as a private, nonprofit health or social service agency with a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt status; local health department; public school; or education agency.

11 High-Needs Local Educational Agencies to Receive a Combined $15M for Mental Health Services

September 11, 2023

The NJDOE selected LEAs through a competitive grant process that targeted communities with higher levels of poverty that also had insufficient staffing according to the National Association of School Psychologists, the American School Counselors Association and the School Social Work Association of America.

NJDOE and Rutgers Partnership Aims to Strengthen Mental Health Supports in New Jersey Schools

August 16, 2023

The NJDOE is partnering with the Rutgers University Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health on the Enhancing School Mental Health Services Project, which will provide three years of intensive training to staff in 50 selected schools.

Playbook Aims to Address Nation’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

July 19, 2023

Gov. Phil Murphy, chair of the National Governors Association, recently unveiled “Strengthening Youth Mental Health: A Governor’s Playbook,” which can be used as a resource for states, policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen youth mental health across the country.

New Jersey High Schools Encouraged to Learn More about Teen Mental Health First Aid Training Program

July 19, 2023

New Jersey high schools are invited to attend an informational webinar that will highlight how they can team up with Teen Mental Health First Aid – also known as tMHFA – to effectively respond to teen mental health needs in a culturally responsive and trauma informed way.

USDOE and HHS Announce Actions to Support Mental Health Strategy

May 18, 2023

The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services recently announced updated resources and proposed regulations for schools to deliver health care to eligible students.

Stakeholders Invited to Statewide Trainings on Enhancing Mental Health Services for Students

May 05, 2023

The NJDOE, in collaboration with the Rutgers Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health, invites you to participate in two in-person no-cost workshops designed to support schools in their efforts to enhance mental health services for students.

School Districts Invited to Participate in Mental Health Technical Assistance Project

May 05, 2023

Schools can improve their ability to recognize and respond to youth mental health challenges by participating in the Comprehensive School Mental Health Technical Assistance Project, according to an advisory from the New Jersey Department of Education.

15 Providers Selected to Participate in NJ4S Initiative to Address Mental Health Needs of Students

April 17, 2023

NJ4S is intended to support children and youth through the regional organization and local delivery of wellness, well-being and prevention-oriented services to students in New Jersey’s schools and in trusted sources within their community. 

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