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Backpack Healthcare Awarded $3 Million Contract to Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Services to Maryland Students

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In response to impending Medicaid policy shifts, Backpack Healthcare has been awarded a $3 million contract to provide comprehensive mental health services to over 150,000 students across several school districts in Maryland. This hybrid model, combining in-person and telehealth options, positions Backpack as a thought leader in adapting to changes in behavioral health policy. The contract will provide critical support through individual and group therapy, peer coaching, caregiver wellness workshops, and substance use prevention groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) has awarded a $3 million contract to Backpack Healthcare to provide mental health services to over 150,000 students across several school districts in Maryland.
  • The contract will support schools in adapting to Medicaid policy shifts and strengthen behavioral health services.
  • The hybrid model combines in-person and telehealth options to provide accessible and scalable mental health support.
  • The funding supports Backpack's mission to deliver accessible, scalable mental health support at a critical time.
  • The contract will provide individual and group therapy, peer coaching, caregiver wellness workshops, and substance use prevention groups in schools across Baltimore and Howard County.
  • Backpack Healthcare will serve over 150,000 students in Baltimore and Howard County, improving access to essential mental health services.
  • The agreement is part of a broader effort to help schools adapt to funding shifts and strengthen behavioral health services.
  • Backpack Healthcare has released a white paper titled "Meeting the Moment: How School-Based Mental Health Services Improve Access and Outcomes," providing evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of these services.

Statistics:

  • $3 million contract awarded to Backpack Healthcare by the CHRC to provide mental health services to over 150,000 students.
  • 150,000 students to be served by Backpack Healthcare in Baltimore and Howard County.
  • 7,700,000 dollars in grants awarded by the CHRC totals over 392 million since its inception.
  • Backpack Healthcare serves over 770,000 Marylanders.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire - "Backpack Healthcare Awarded $3 Million Contract to Provide Mental Health Services to Maryland Students"
  • Backpack Healthcare - "About"
  • Maryland Community Health Resources Commission - "About"
  • Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports - "About"

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