The New Mexico School Mental Health Initiative helps schools develop these programs through community support, technical assistance, and training. The New Mexico School Mental Health Initiative is supported by funds from a variety of statewide and community partners. Infrastructure Developed the state-level Interdepartmental School Behavioral Health Partnership, consisting of state level representatives from the Departments of Health, Children Youth and Families, Human Services, and Education. Two NM Senate Memorials relating to school mental health have been enacted due to the efforts of these groups, Through the New Mexico Division of Public Health, four regional School Mental Health Advocate positions were created to provide regional and community support as well as technical assistance to local schools and communities in school behavioral health. Click here to go to the online HSC membership form .
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