Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is issuing a funding opportunity to expand access to youth mental and behavioral health services supporting near-term opportunities which leverage a trained workforce that goes beyond specialty trained clinical and professional roles and which provides initial support and connection to resources that can assist youth in getting the support they need.
Mental health is an essential component for healthy youth development. When young people have good mental health - and the support they need to foster healthy relationships and social connections - they are better equipped to thrive in both youth and adulthood. However, North Carolina ranks 24th in youth mental health with youth in our state having higher prevalence of mental health challenges and lower rates of access to care. Out of the state’s 100 counties, 94 are considered mental health professional shortage areas, and 61 counties have no child and youth psychiatrist.
Grants ranging from $75,000 to $500,000 per year for up to three years will support models that are effective in the short-term (1-3 years) in supporting better access to care and resources for youth navigating mental and behavioral health challenges, as well as increasing accessibility to services that can lead to greater prevention and earlier intervention.
Timeline
May 23, 2024 Funding opportunity opens.
July 9, 2024 Applications due.
By September 30, 2024 Grantees selected and notified.
Learn More
To download the full funding opportunity, please visit Blue Cross NC Foundation website.
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