We recognize that supporting a child’s mental and emotional health is essential to their overall growth and success, both inside and outside the classroom. That is why we are pleased to share information about the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a statewide effort focused on expanding access to behavioral health services for California’s children and youth.

A key feature of CYBHI is its focus on meeting young people where they are. By strengthening services in schools, colleges, and community settings, the initiative helps make behavioral health support more accessible and easier for families to navigate.

In Imperial County, local educational agencies are working together through a countywide consortium to participate in the CYBHI Fee Schedule Program. This program allows schools to receive reimbursement for eligible behavioral health services provided to students, regardless of insurance status. By leveraging these reimbursement opportunities, schools can reinvest resources into student mental health supports, expand access to services, and strengthen the systems of care available to children and families throughout our region.

Our commitment is to keep families informed and connected to available resources while building a network of care that promotes the well-being of every child. By working together, we can help students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.