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    TP26 - Georgia Apex: A Blueprint for School-based Mental Health

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025
    1:15 PM – 1:45 PM ET
    Location: Hall BCD
    This poster will explore the Georgia Apex Program, a successful school-based mental health initiative active in 808 schools, that has significantly expanded access to care for youth and families across Georgia. The poster will cover key factors driving its growth, including forming strong provider-school partnerships, securing school staff buy-in, and delivering multitiered services. Viewers will gain insights into implementation strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned—offering practical considerations for adapting and applying similar models within their own communities.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Uncover the Power of Partnership: Understand the crucial role of school, provider, community, and parent collaboration in driving successful multi-tiered system of support implementation in schools nationwide.
    • Harnessing Hidden Potential: Identify existing strengths and resources within the school and community that can be leveraged to implement effective school-based mental health strategies.
    • Building a Stronger Tomorrow: Develop a personalized, strength-based framework to implement a multi-tiered system of support within your own community, tailored to its unique needs and resources.