EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR EXPANDING THE SYSTEM OF CARE APPROACH
A Report on the Study of Strategies for Expanding Systems of Care
Supporting California’s Children Through a Whole Child Approach
A Field Guide for Creating Integrated,
School-Based Systems of Care
Opportunities for Advancing & Funding Access Mental Health
Transform Your Academic Performance with Consultant for CA Health and Human Services
This issue brief explains how California schools may use the CYBHI Fee Schedule Program to expand and financially sustain mental health education by aligning reimbursable psychoeducation services with SB 224 mental health instruction requirements. It highlights how services delivered by providers such as PPS staff, Certified Wellness Coaches, and Community Health Workers can support Tier 1 mental health literacy, coping skills, wellness promotion, and early intervention while potentially qualifying for reimbursement under CYBHI. The brief also outlines billing pathways, medical necessity considerations, reimbursable codes, and practical school-based scenarios demonstrating how districts can integrate mental health education into broader Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and school wellness efforts.
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is part of the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, a historic investment by the State of California that takes a “whole child” approach to address the factors that contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children and youth.
CYBHI Fee Schedule
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is part of the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, a historic investment by the State of California that takes a “whole child” approach to address the factors that contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children and youth.
"Working Paper: California’s Children & Youth Behavioral Health Ecosystem"
Take time to learn more about the Behavior Health Ecosystem and learn about recommendations for improving our system.
Advancing Education Effectiveness: Interconnecting School Mental Health and School-Wide PBIS, Volume 2: An Implementation Guide
This implementation guide provides step by step process with examples, activities, and resources for district and school teams to install and implement an Interconnected Systems Framework.
Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance From the Field
Guide published by the University of Maryland - National Center for School Mental Health
Youth at the Center CYBHI
Calls-to-action for a reimagined behavioral health ecosystem from children,
youth, and families across California
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
CDCs "Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools"
Connect to CDC Website
- CDC's action guide describes six in-school strategies that are proven to promote and support mental health and well-being.
- For each strategy, the guide describes approaches, or specific ways to put the strategy into action.
- The guide also has examples of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices.
Supporting California through a whole child approach
Personalized service tailored to your uni This field guide outlines how California can create integrated, school-based systems of care that support the “whole child” by coordinating education, mental health, health, and social services through strong cross-sector partnerships and sustainable funding strategies. It highlights major initiatives such as CYBHI, ACEs Aware, community schools, and Systems of Care, while emphasizing that schools, families, and community agencies must work together to provide coordinated, trauma-informed, and equitable supports for children and youth.
