Ohio Expanding Child Mental Health Capacity With Whole Child Matters RFP

On October 23, 2019, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) released a request for proposals (RFP) to expand child mental health and early intervention capacity through the Whole Child Matters Early Childhood Mental Health (EMCH) initiative. Funding of $1.2 million annually is available for up to two years. The goal is to develop a workforce of early childhood mental health consultants able to help prevent preschool expulsions by addressing the social, emotional, behavioral, and overall wellness needs of young children. The consultants will work with parents, teachers, caregivers, and partner agencies to help caregivers successfully . . .