Making a Difference in the Lives of Students (GSCA 2023 Annual Conference)
November 1–3, 2023
Augusta, Georgia
The Georgia Apex Program: A Collaborative, Strength-Based Model for School-Based Mental Health
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT
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Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
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Appropriate for All Counselors
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General Counseling
Abstract
The Georgia Apex Program illustrates the importance of community, parent, and school engagement in implementing a successful three-tiered model of school-based mental health. The Apex approach builds on communities’ and schools' existing strengths, such as community service boards, school counselors, parents, and school administration. This research-backed model has been successfully implemented in 700+ schools in Georgia under the Apex program. This presentation walks attendees through the why, what, and how of this collaborative, strength-based model.
Presenters
Lauren Stites, Georgia Health Policy Center
Annelise Gilmer-Hughes, Georgia Health Policy Center
Sally Shin, Georgia Health Policy Center
Layla Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
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