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HEALTHY MINDS AND BODIES – Voices for Georgia's Children

WEBA critical pain point identified for emerging behavioral health professionals in our analysis, and possibly a major contributor to workforce shortages and turnover, is a lack of access …

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YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN GEORGIA

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the need for, and barriers to, mental health services and supports across the state. Schools are seen (by both youth and caregivers) as …

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Maximizing Opportunities for Access with School-Based Health …

WEBVoices’ comprehensive policy agenda for children has always included an objective for all children to have health coverage and access to quality, affordable health services.

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School-Based Mental Health Programs: How They Work and …

WEBSchool-Based Mental Health Programs: How They Work and Succeed School-based mental health programs increase much-needed access to mental health

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The Georgia Child and Adolescent Health Coalition

WEBOur Priority: Department of Community Health make permanent current COVID-19 flexibilities of telehealth policies. Where We Stand: This priority was partially addressed …

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What’s Up With CHIP

WEBThe Why. Currently the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides insurance coverage for about 220,000 children in Georgia through the state’s PeachCare for Kids …

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Georgia Kids and Youth Face Mental Health Crisis

WEBThe year-long Free Your Feels campaign equips children, teens parents, caregivers, and educators to Speak.Listen. Connect. It empowers youth to speak out and express their …

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Access to Dental Care in Georgia

WEBOn average, Medicaid and PeachCare beneficiaries have to travel15 more miles for dental care than their non-Medicaid peers.9. Medicaid reimburses 47.4%of fees charged. …

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Barriers to Healthcare for Georgia's Children

WEBParents report poverty and high living costs as barriers to accessing healthcare. Low-income families are burdened not only by high costs for healthcare services but also …

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An Analysis of Georgia’s Child and Adolescent

WEB3 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . An array of indicators shows us that in Georgia, child and adolescent mental health needs go largely unmet. In fact, suicide is the third leading …

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Voices for Georgia’s Children Select 2023 Children’s …

WEBRev. January 27, 2023 . Voices for Georgia’s Children . Select 2023 Children’s Behavioral Health Recommendations for Georgia. Improving the behavioral health of Georgia’s …

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Crisis in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

WEBMany children and youth face behavioral health challenges. Nationally, 2 in 10 children have one or more emotional, behavioral, or developmental conditions.1 …

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YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN GEORGIA TWO YEARS INTO …

WEBSchool-based mental health (SBMH) care is limited due to administrative demands, training deficiencies, and shortages of school guidance counselors.iii Focus group participants …

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How Three School-Based Mental Health Providers Serve …

WEBExecutive Summary One in six children aged 2 to 8 years old, nationwide, has a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. During the 2018-2019 school year, nearly …

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School-Based Health Centers in Georgia

WEBSchool-Based Health Centers in Georgia School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) place critically needed services like medical, behavioral, dental, and vision

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House Bill 520: 2023 Mental Health Bill

WEBHouse Bill 520: 2023 Mental Health Bill - Voices for Georgia's Children

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Youth Suicides in Georgia, Ages 5-17

WEBwww.georgiavoices.org Rev. 12/2023 sw 1 Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Annual Report Preview (2022). Power Point Presentation received October 29, 2023. 2 …

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