Connecticut Primary Mental Health Program

Applications are due August 16, 2010.

To assist Connecticut school districts to better serve at-risk primary grade children through the availability of an early intervention mental health program for the detection and prevention of emotional, behavioral and learning problems, under Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 10-76t through 76w. The focus of the grant is on the implementation of the general education, school-based early detection and intervention program, Primary Project, which serves children primarily in grades kindergarten through grade three. PMHP participants have been identified as being at risk of developing behavior or school adjustment concerns. Continuing districts are encouraged to implement complementary mental health components to enhance the impact of Primary Project.

History of Funds:

None is available.

Average Award:

Varies

Name: Jocelyn Mackey

Department: Health/Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education

Email: jocelyn.mackey@ct.gov