How Hall County Schools is using $2 million grant for mental wellness

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How Hall County Schools is using $2 million grant for mental wellness

Hall County Schools ISF Coordinator Sarah Johansson, left, and mental health advocate Sydney Rosemore work Monday, March 1, 2021, at Hall County Schools Student Services. The Hall County School District received $2 million over the next five years from a federal grant geared toward improving mental health awareness in schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

03022021 HEALTH 4.jpg — Hall County Schools ISF Coordinator Sarah Johansson, left, and mental health advocate Sydney Rosemore work Monday, March 1, 2021, at Hall County Schools Student Services. The Hall County School District received $2 million over the next five years from a federal grant geared toward improving mental health awareness in schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gabriela Miranda

The Times

Updated: Mar 2, 2021, 4:00 PM

Published: Mar 2, 2021, 12:59 AM

In October, the school district announced it received the grant, titled Project Aware, aimed toward increasing awareness and training on mental health issues among school-aged children. The school district will receive the funding in yearly installments of $400,000. In the following five years, the district aims to develop school-based mental health programs and training.

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