Program or Service

Early Mental Health Initiative (EMHI)

Description

The Early Mental Health Initiative grant funds SCUSD’s Primary Intervention Program (PIP).  PIP is a school-based program designed for the early intervention and prevention of mild to moderate school adjustment difficulties in primary (kindergarten through third grade) students. Students meet individually with a carefully selected and trained family advocate once a week for non-directive play.  This level of intervention is intended to deter students from requiring additional mental health services or other professional interventions.
 

Location(s)

Edward Kemble Elementary, Freeport Elementary, Jedediah Smith Elementary, Joseph Bonnheim Elementary, and Mark Hopkins Elementary

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Languages

Fees

None

Eligibility Requirements

K-3 students who are experiencing mild to moderate school adjustment difficulties and who are likely to benefit from early intervention.

Application Process

A systematic selection is used to identify students most likely to benefit from EMHI services.

Contact Person

Virginia Volk-Anderson

Department

Integrated Support Services

Phone

(916) 643-2332

Email

Virginia-volk-anderson@sac-city.k12.ca.us

Additional Resources

http://www.scusd.edu/CHESS_Division/
Integratedsupport.htm

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Key Words

EMHI, Early Mental Health Initiative, mental health, PIP, Primary Intervention Program, intervention, prevention, school adjustment challenges, social skills.

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