OhioMHAS RFI - Funding for School Wellness Coordinators

The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has released a Request for Information to assist in providing funding opportunities to local ADAMH boards, local education authorities, and certified prevention providers interested in participating in the Ohio School Wellness Initiative by embedding a Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator (BHW Coordinator) in an identified school. The BHW Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the overall school behavioral health and wellness efforts. This includes the development of a comprehensive plan to promote effective integration of the activities and efforts of the multiple service systems.

This opportunity will provide up to $50,000 in state general revenue funds and will require a $50,000 match. The expectation is that local ADAMH Boards, local education authorities, and certified prevention providers will engage in a collaborative partnership to plan, onboard, support, and sustain the BHW Coordinator. OhioMHAS plans to support up to 17 new BHW Coordinator positions across the state. Submit an e-mail of interest to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 16. Click HERE for more information.