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What This Bill Does
The Walton County School District has received a federal grant to expand mental health awareness, prevention, and intervention services for students. The five-year program, known as Project AWARE, funds three new staff positions and aims to connect students and families with behavioral health resources.
The district will receive federal funding through September 2028 to hire a Mental Health Clinician, a Student Engagement Specialist, and a Project Manager to support student wellness and school safety.
Who It Affects
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Walton County students
Students will have access to new mental health programming and support services.
School personnel
Staff will receive training to better identify and respond to student mental health issues.
Families of students
Families will be connected to behavioral health services through the new program staff.
Key Facts
- Walton County School District was awarded a competitive federal grant for Project AWARE in October 2023.
- The grant funding period extends through September 2028.
- The district is using the funds to hire three new staff positions: a Mental Health Clinician, a Student Engagement Specialist, and a Project Manager.
- Project AWARE stands for Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.
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- The grant aims to increase mental health awareness, train school personnel to respond to mental health issues, and connect families to services.
- Walton, Jackson, and Barrow County school systems are the three Georgia districts receiving this specific funding.
- The program is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Expansion of Mental Health Staffing
The district is formalizing its mental health support structure by creating three dedicated, grant-funded roles.
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