The Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) was awarded a $498,399 Project Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493). The grant, titled "MU School Psychology Equipping Mental Health Providers," aims to address the shortage of qualified mental health personnel in West Virginia schools by enabling 15 school psychology candidates to spend more time providing evidence-based interventions to PK-12 students in high-need areas. The program will equip these candidates with assessment tools to improve services for children and youth, and provide stipends to their field supervisors to increase mentoring support. The enhanced school-based mental health services are expected to increase access to care, allow for early identification and treatment of mental health issues, reduce behavioral problems, and foster better mental health and academic outcomes for students. The grant period runs from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025.
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