School-Based Mental Health (SBMH)
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) office of School Health Services provides guidance and technical assistance for the development of best practice school-based mental health programs within Arkansas public school districts. The ADE encourages schools to implement the following best practice principles to ensure quality school-based mental health services for students:
- An emphasis on early identification
- Full integration with the community and its resources
- Placing students and their families at the center of service decisions
- Providing services that are culturally competent
- A focus on promoting school attendance and academic success
- Services and supports validated by research and evidence-based practices
- The use of technology, including telecommunications
Lindsay McGhee, School-Based Mental Health Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot #14
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone:501-682-5727
Fax: 501-682-4886
Email: lindsay.mcghee@ade.arkansas.gov