A 2023 survey from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) revealed a growing mental health crisis in American youth (Center for Disease Control, 2024). Of particular concern, the survey found increases in depressive symptoms as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the past ten years. To address these challenges, many school districts are integrating mental health interventions and professionals into the classroom. School-based and school-linked mental health services show promise in identifying emerging mental health challenges early and reducing barriers to treatment (Mental Health in Schools, 2025).
We have compiled several current and forecasted grants for K12 school districts to support student mental health in the classroom.
- The Project AWARE grant supports the development of sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs.
- The Trauma-Informed Services in Schools grant supports initiatives that link public school systems with local trauma support and mental healthcare services.
- The Principal Student Support Services Grant provides funding for schools serving grades 6-12 to recruit, place, and train mental healthcare professionals on campus.
Sources:
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Center for Disease Control. (2024). YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/index.html#cdc_publication_summary_guidance-key-findings
- Mental Health in Schools. (2025, October 28). NAMI. https://www.nami.org/advocacy-at-nami/policy-positions/improving-health/mental-health-in-schools/