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School Mental Health Training Grant Program

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Overview
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-3605, The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has established a School Mental Health (SMH) training program for personnel employed by a school district or an educational services unit participating in a grant under subsection (2) of section 79-1054.

The purpose of the SMH training programs is to ensure that participants are equipped with the essential skills, resources, and knowledge to effectively assist students in crisis and connect them to local mental health services. This training covers critical areas, including:

1) the identification of signs and symptoms of mental illness, including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major clinical depression, and anxiety disorders,
2) techniques for safely de-escalating crisis situations, and
3) the development of actionable plans for timely referrals to local mental health services.

Additionally, the program focuses on increasing participants’ awareness of available mental health resources within the community, enabling them to connect students with appropriate care effectively.

Eligible Participants:

• A Public School District
• An Educational Service Unit

Requirements:

• Completion of the grant application
• Budget and funding request
• Letter of commitment from the training organization

Anticipated Funding Amount: A maximum of $75,000.

Duration of the Grant: November 9, 2026-June 30, 2027

Contact Information: For any questions or additional information, please contact Amber Hartsock at [email protected]

Grant Application Section 1 of 4: District Information

Name of ESU or School District

Note: ESUs are at the top of the list, followed by districts.

District Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

1. Will this grant be implemented district wide or in selected schools?

If this will be provided in selected buildings, please list them below.

2. Please provide a rationale for the application. Be specific on how the funds meet specific district needs (educators and/or students) and support the rationale with applicable data where appropriate.

3. Describe the desired outcome or impact you hope this grant will have and provide data points that will be used to measure the outcome or impact.

Grant Application Section 1 of 4: District Information

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