Backpack Healthcare Secures $3 Million Contract With Maryland To Expand Mental Health Services To 150,000+ Students With Scalable Hybrid Model

Backpack Healthcare announced being awarded a $3 million contract, funded by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) through the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, to provide comprehensive mental health services to over 150,000 students across several Maryland school districts. Backpack Healthcare will serve students in Baltimore County and Howard County, improving access to essential mental health services, according to the announcement. The hybrid model combines in-person and telehealth options. The announcement did not state the length of the contract or whether there had been a competitive procurement.  

This contract is part of a broader effort to . . .