An estimated 20% of children and adolescents in the United States have mental health problems.   School-based behavioral health programs offer the benefit of improving access to, diagnosis of, and treatment for the problems these school age children experience.  A child suffering from mental health or basic needs related problems will not achieve their full academic, emotional, social, or vocational potential.  Providers, educators, and community members must work in concert to develop effective school based programs to address the mental health and social services related challenges in the student population and provide the vital link to the home environment. 

School-Based Services provide therapy, mentoring and case management services to identified children and families.  Services are delivered heavily in school settings, but also include a substantial amount of family and community involvement.