School-Based Mental Health

Georgia HOPE’s School-Based Mental Health Program has been recognized by the state as the model for providing early intervention services within our schools to identify and address childhood mental health symptoms before they become chronic. We partner with schools at a state, county, and local level to house one of our therapists in each of our schools to provide services and multi-tiered supports for our schools on all levels. By immersing each of our therapists into their school’s environment, we are able to break down stigmas and increase access to services for those in need.

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Who We Are

Georgia HOPE’s School-based Mental health program is in 125 schools in 20 counties and growing.
Strong sense of collaboration among school personnel and Georgia HOPE staff to identify students at-risk with mental health needs.
Universal Prevention Interventions are provided to all students to promote positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
Sustainable through insurance funding, without cost to the families or the schools.

What We Offer

Diagnostic Assessment

Community Support & Resource Linkage

24/7 Crisis Protocol & Support

Individual & Family Therapy

Family Training

Group Therapy & Training

Client Support Services

Psychiatric Care

Nursing Services

Medication Management

Case Management

Assistance with Obtaining Medicaid

Consultation with Teachers

Classroom Observation

Universal Prevention Initiatives

School & County Wide Trainings

Who Is Eligible

Must attend school within our School Based Mental Health program.
Must have mental health symptom(s), substance abuse issue, or a behavior problem(s).
Must be above the age of four.

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Where We Are

Geographically, Georgia HOPE is divided into several regional programs, each led by a District Manager and Team Lead(s). The teams are comprised of Assessors, Therapists, and Client Support Specialists based on the number of clients in that particular area.

Our School-Based Mental Health services are available in 20 counties in Georgia. To view what schools we are in and the point of contact for your county hover over your county.

Forms of Payment

*Those with inactive Medicaid must reinstate insurance before services can begin.

**We are also able to serve children with no insurance in some counties.

Are you a school?

If you are interested in learning more about this program for your school(s), please fill out the contact form below. This will put you in direct contact with our Deputy Director of School Based Mental Health Services.

Ready to start services with us?

Anyone can enroll themselves or refer someone else to services with Georgia HOPE. Simply complete our encrypted referral form. After a referral / enrollment is submitted, our administrative staff will check eligibility and will let you know via email if the your or the referred individual meets eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

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School Partner Resources

“Georgia HOPE is the model school-based mental health program in the state of Georgia.”

Commissioner Judy FitzgeraldDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

“I heard that the APEX project had a lot of success in the North Georgia Schools and wanted to come to see how we could better support your efforts. I would like to consult with you further on how to facilitate your program in other areas of the state.”

Dr. Richard WoodsState Superintendent of Georgia’s Dept. of Education

“We want Georgia HOPE involved in our county training because we need you in all our schools, so they need to get ready for it. What you’re doing works.”

Dr. Lamar BrownDirector of Student Services, Catoosa County

“We couldn’t be happier to have your SBMH Program in our schools and expand the program in Bartow County, and you just tell us when we can expand further.”

David ChipranyDeputy Superintendent, Bartow County

“We want you in whatever school we can get you in. All of them? You make such a difference in the lives of our students and that is what’s important.”

Glen BrownDirector of Student Service, Walker County

“By everything we’ve seen of your program and the data, we need to figure out how to duplicate this model statewide.”

Georgia Dept. of Education

“We are trying to gather information regarding the marked success of your SBMH program to learn from your model”

Ashley HarrisGeorgia Department of Education

“We wouldn’t even consider other options for SBMH, why would we? What we have works so well.”

Barbie KendrickAssistant Superintendent, Murray County

“We are so thankful that Georgia HOPE is here in our school.”

David Weaver & Monica HoltSchool Counselor & Assistant Principal, Gordon County

“What’s the catch? It’s too good to be true, but here you are.”

Sharon HeadAssociate Superintendent, Lumpkin County

“We would have you in any and all the schools that you want.”

Glen WhiteDirector of Student Services, Floyd County

“I have always supported Georgia Hope and the SBMH program, but in the last year or two, it has really grown to be a consistent success in our schools!”

Dr. Damon RainesSuperintendent, Walker County

“Whatever you want us to be a part of, let us know; we would be happy to support what you’re doing for our community.”

Jimmy DavenportMurray County Sheriff’s Department

School-Based Mental Health

HOPE is here.

Who We Are

What We Offer

Who Is Eligible

Where We Are

Forms of Payment

Are you a school?

SBMH Referral

Ready to start services with us?

School Partner Resources

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