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Pilot sites were selected in December 2023–April 2024; the program is in active pilot phase 2023–2027 with no open application window.
"Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program is sponsored by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and The Children's Partnership (TCP). This innovative collaboration awards grants to initiate peer-to-peer support programs in high schools across diverse Californian communities. It aims to establish and standardize best practices for peer-to-peer mental and behavioral health support systems within the school environment.
While the current round of grants is being awarded in October 2024, it indicates a focus on peer support programs.
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Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program – CYBHI Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program The Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program is an innovative collaboration between the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and The Children’s Partnership (TCP), awarding $8 million in grants to initiate peer-to-peer support programs in eight high schools across diverse Californian communities.
This pilot initiative focuses on grades 9-12, aiming to establish and standardize best practices for peer-to-peer mental and behavioral health support systems within the school environment. Peer support in California high schools is a key strategy for promoting mental health resilience and well-being among adolescents.
By embedding these supportive structures in the educational system it lays the groundwork for statewide peer-to-peer mental health strategies, enhancing empathy, resilience, and solidarity among youth. Behavioral Health Ecosystem Infrastructure Workforce Training and Capacity Define best practices and develop statewide standards for peer-to-peer support programs.
Increase equity and diversity while promoting peer-to-peer supports for youth. Request for Proposals released by TCP in January 2024. Executed a contract with TCP, who convened an advisory board to inform the design of the peer-to-peer California High School Pilot program and issued a Request for Proposals to identify high schools for the High School Youth Peer-To-Peer Demonstration Pilot.
Hosted six listening sessions to engage children and youth. Convened an advisory panel to inform grant design. Executed subcontract with Youth Leadership Institute for youth outreach.
Eight high schools were chosen to be pilot sites for the Youth Peer-to-Peer Grant Program.
Da Vinci RISE High School (El Segundo, CA; 198 students) Mission Hills High School (San Marcos, CA; 2,854 students) El Cerrito High School (El Cerrito, CA; 1,570 students) Nevada Union High School (Grass Valley, CA; 1,531 students) Oakland Technical High School (Oakland, CA; 1,800 students) Serrano High School (Phelan, CA; 2,116 students) Sierra High School (San Bernardino, CA; 477 students) Antioch High School (Antioch, CA; 1,960 students) Grants awarded to eight high schools to conduct peer-to-peer support programs.
December 2023 - April 2024 TCP will distribute grants to eight high schools to conduct peer-to-peer support programs. TCP convened an advisory panel to inform grant design. DHCS Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Webpage The Children's Partership Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High schools (pilot initiative currently awarded to eight specific high schools). Focuses on grades 9-12. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was October 1, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Youth Peer-to-Peer Support Program is funded by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and The Children's Partnership (TCP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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