Georgia Apex Program 3.0

The Georgia Apex Program is a school-based mental health program designed to address important youth behavioral health needs and concerns by embedding therapists and paraprofessionals within Georgia schools. The program aims to provide early detection of child and adolescent behavioral health needs, improve access to mental health services, and promote increased coordination between community mental health providers and local schools. The program is a partnership between community-based mental health providers and local school districts, with funding support from the State Entity. Key aspects of the program include: • Early detection of child and adolescent behavioral health needs • Improved access to mental health services for children and youth • Increased coordination between community mental health providers and local schools • A multitiered system of behavioral health support directly to students during the school day • Embedding therapists and paraprofessionals within Georgia schools • Evaluation and technical assistance provided by the Georgia State University's Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing