SSWs Need to Be at the Table

Governor Hochul Launches Expansion of Youth Mental Health Clinics in Schools Around the State. 

"Governor Kathy Hochul made a major announcement on Tuesday (February 27, 2024) in the state's fight to combat the rising youth mental health crisis.  Hochul says the state is launching its expansion of school-based mental health clinics, which will provide extra resources for kids."

NEW YORK SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS NEED TO start inviting themselves to BE AT THE TABLE during these discussions and planning!!   Who better to assist school districts in coordinating the services of school owned mental health professionals, i.e. SSWs, school counselors and school psychologists with the services of agency mental health professionals than School Social Workers?   School Social Workers not only have the training and expertise to work within the school setting but to also work with systems and should be forefront in the planning process!     🫵

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