Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grants

Objective

The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program promotes behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care and other settings. PMHCA programs provide teleconsultation, training and care coordination support to providers to diagnose, treat, and refer children with behavioral health conditions. PMHCA works to address the shortages of psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, and other behavioral health clinicians to support children and adolescents with behavioral concerns.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Local
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

Eligible entities for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program include States, political subdivisions of states, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.

Who Benefits

• Other

For Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program: pediatric mental health care teams; pediatric primary care providers; children, youth and families who receive services from pediatric primary care providers.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

EHeppner@hrsa.gov
301-443-2170