Portland State University receives $6M for school mental health program

As part of the the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program, Portland State University will train 500 individuals and serve an estimated 75,000 students.

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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Portland State University nearly $6 million to fund a program to address mental health needs in Oregon and Washington schools.

The Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program was created to tackle a shortage of social workers at schools considered to be in high need of resources. As part of the program, university students will receive community-specific training and a $10,000 stipend to work at seven specified school districts.