behavioral health
overview
How we keep kids supported in school
We work with schools to provide children with needed behavioral and mental health supports. School-based behavioral health (SBBH) programs provide children with the help they need–where the kids are and when they need help. Our goal is to make mental health support as common as the school lunch.
resources
Guidance
We convene educators, mental health professionals, policymakers, families, and young people in communities statewide to share best practices and build…
We convene educators, mental health professionals, policymakers, families, and young people in communities statewide to share best practices and build…
New website with data, research and guidance to encourage the implementation of school-based behavioral health (SBBH) programs. Visit our new website dedicated […]
Getting Kids the Care They Need Use this comprehensive resource to challenge Medicaid or Peachcare if they deny health or […]
Coalitions
Georgia Appleseed-led coalition of education, community and legal organizations who support positive school climate reform and policies at the state…
Policy
Our 2024 policy recommendations for Georgia aim to: (1) reduce the number of children removed from school, (2) improve school-based…
July 2023 testimony at the meeting of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform & Innovation Commission subcommittee on Children & Adolescent…
Our pragmatic legislative priorities and policy recommendations aim to support school-based behavioral health. Georgia Appleseed developed policy recommendations as part […]