k-12 Mental Health Initiatives and Programs
Funding
We are developing sustainable funding sources to support the initiatives of the Foundation. Our k-12 funding initiative sponsors a school, several schools, and/or a school district. Sponsorship entails committing to funding up to a three (3) year grant for a participating school or district.
In order for the NTF strategy to work, the approach must successfully achieve the following outcomes:
• Must be a coordinated approach
• Must be intentional in its actions
• Must quickly build credibility, trust and tangible results
• Must be creative and move outside of traditional approaches
• Must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to evolve
• Must be very systems oriented
National Telehealth Foundation School Sponsorship Program
The Foundation has developed a unique program to leverage industry partners, workforce development of future mental health professionals and community advocates for local markets. NTF manages the flow of funds, granting of distributions, and satisfies reporting requirements. With donor support, NTF’s program will offer each school a package solution to address the immediate need of mental health services.
Donor sponsorships provide the following support:
- Provide NTF the ability to work with proven 3rd party mental health professionals and organizations, i.e. NTS.
- Support NTF’s workforce development effort to address the mental health professional shortfall of each targeted school.
- Provide targeted schools with a minimum of 3 years of mental health services for grades K-12.
- Demonstrate community impact and tracking of each acquired school.
K-12 Schools Grant Funding
PRIMARY GOAL
IDENTIFY TARGETED SCHOOLS
RESEARCH AND IDEATION
NTF primarily identifies the population of underserved students grades K-12 and in need of Mental Health Services.
NTF develops community based and community focused programs to deliver quality Mental Health Services to those students in need.
RESEARCH AND IDEATION
IDENTIFY TARGETED SCHOOLS
RESEARCH AND IDEATION
Research and data indicate, the most underserved populations of Mental Health Services are to youth grades K-12 and located in urban and rural areas.
Understanding the demographics, geography, cultural norms and accessibility are vital to the successful delivery and implementation of NTF solutions to meet the needs of the community.
IDENTIFY TARGETED SCHOOLS
IDENTIFY TARGETED SCHOOLS
IDENTIFY TARGETED SCHOOLS
NTF leverages local and regional partners to support targeted schools and students in need. The Foundation identifies local centers of influence for efficient market entry.
• School Administration
• Chamber of Commerce
• Faith Based Organizations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Regional and Local Foundations
• Government Agencies