Enhancing Mental Health Support: Rutgers Secures $3.3 Million Grant
Mental Health Initiative Funded
Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) has received a $3.3 million federal grant aimed at boosting mental health support in schools. This significant funding will enable the university to recruit and train a greater number of school counselors, particularly focusing on high-need schools.
Goals of the Grant
- Increase Diversity: Targeted recruitment will ensure that counselors reflect the diverse backgrounds of the student populations they serve.
- Expand Availability: More trained counselors will be available to provide mental health services.
- Address Urgent Needs: The initiative aims to fill the existing gaps in mental health support within schools.
Importance of School Counselors
School counselors play a crucial role in supporting students’ mental well-being and are essential in identifying and addressing emotional and psychological challenges that young people face each day.
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