Statewide Effort to Expand Student Mental Health Access Reaches Milestone in San Luis Obispo County

KSBY recently featured SLO County’s CBHI initiative and its success in making significant strides locally, with San Luis Coastal Unified School District becoming the first in the county to implement a new model for reimbursing youth mental and behavioral health services through health insurance. This initiative introduces Certified Wellness Coaches to provide early support for students, addressing challenges such as reduced counselor availability due to budget constraints. The program aims to enhance access to mental health resources during school hours, benefiting both students and working parents.

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