Resources for Behavioral Health System of Care

The Georgia School-Based Health Alliance, Inc. (GASBHA) was formed in November 2012 to advocate for the expansion of school-based health centers in Georgia and to provide technical assistance to communities around the state poised to open a center in their area. Georgia School-Based Alliance(http://gasbha.org/)

The Georgia Interagency Directors Team (IDT), a multiagency, public-private partnership of child and adolescent experts and a workgroup of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC), developed a three-year System of Care (SOC) State Plan for Georgia (pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 49-5-220). The SOC State Plan is a strategic roadmap for improving the child and adolescent behavioral health system in the state. It is grounded in SOC philosophy and aligns its strategies and action items around services and supports delivery framework with five key focus areas. Georgia System of Care (https://gacoeonline.gsu.edu/soc/) How to Get Behavioral Health Help: A Guide for Families(https://ghpc.gsu.edu/download/behavioral-health-guide-for-families/?wpdmdl=4750067&ind=1533132983350) How to Get Behavioral Health Help: A Guide for Young Adults(https://ghpc.gsu.edu/download/behavioral-health-guide-for-young-adults/?wpdmdl=4750066&ind=1533133255063)

Mental Health America of Georgia (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association of Georgia) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health challenges as well as promoting mental wellness throughout Georgia. We represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of everyone in our state, emphasizing mental health as a critical component of a healthy lifestyle. We work to increase the quality of life and advocate for independence for individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness through our training programs and supports. We advocate with community partners to eliminate health disparities and reduce stigma and discrimination. Mental Health America of Georgia(https://www.mhageorgia.org/)

The mission of NAMI Georgia is to empower affiliates to create communities where all affected by mental illnesses find hope, help, and acceptance through SUPPORT, EDUCATION and ADVOCACY. NAMI Georgia(https://namiga.org/)

The Carter Center Mental Health Program will lead a collaborative of state agencies, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, local and community leaders, and philanthropic foundations in a strategic and collective effort to expand, sustain, and strengthen school-based behavioral health, prevention, early intervention, and services in the state of Georgia. The vision for the work is that School-Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) will be as common in Georgia's schools as the provision of school lunch and for Georgia to be the preeminent state in SBBH. The goal of this initiative is to optimize limited resources, decrease fragmentation, and expand the work currently being conducted primarily in the public sector so that all of Georgia’s children have the opportunity to benefit from SBBH. The Carter Center (https://www.cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/school_based/index.html)

Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) brings a singular and comprehensive focus to childhood trauma. They are committed to raising the standard of care while increasing access to services. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and dedication to evidence-based practices, the NCTSN changes the course of children’s lives by changing the course of their care. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network(https://www.nctsn.org/)