Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)

The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA) aims to improve mental and behavioral health for children and youth by providing pediatric primary care providers with quick access to tele-consultation, training, and care coordination support. The program focuses on removing barriers to care, particularly in rural areas and areas experiencing health professional shortages. Eligible applicants include domestic organizations such as state, county, city, township, and special district governments, as well as Native American tribal governments and organizations. The program requires a 20% non-federal contribution for every year of the five-year performance period. Key activities include teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support, as well as outreach and education to inform and generate interest in the program. • Eligible applicants: State, county, city, township, and special district governments, Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations. • Program goals: Improve mental and behavioral health for children and youth, remove barriers to care, and increase access to teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support. • Key activities: Teleconsultation, training, care coordination support, outreach, and education. • Performance period: 5 years, with a 20% non-federal contribution required for each year.