Press Release: PGCPS Receives Renewal of State Grant to Expand Student Mental Health Services

October 30, 2025
For Immediate Release

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UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) and the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports today announced the renewal of an $18 million grant to strengthen behavioral and mental health services for students.

The funding will support partnerships with 15 community organizations to expand school-based mental health programs. More than 25,000 students received services through the initial $25 million grant last year; the new award is expected to reach more than 30,000 students.

“When we work together, our students benefit,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph. “This partnership with the Maryland Consortium ensures students know they are supported and have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

Consortium Chair David D. Rudolph said the program continues to make an impact in Prince George's County. “These initiatives are achieving results,” he said. “We look forward to continued growth and appreciate the General Assembly's ongoing support.”

Partners and services include:

• AprilMay, Inc. and the Reginald S. Lourie Center: Early childhood and developmental supports, including interventions for intellectual and developmental disabilities, ASD testing, and parent education.
• Community Advocates for Family & Youth, Inc. (CAFY) and EveryMind, Inc.: Individual, family, and group therapy, along with community education and training to promote mental well-being.
• Hazel Health: Free virtual physical and mental health care for all PGCPS students, available at school and at home.
• Healthlinics: Behavioral health screening, care coordination, and social-emotional learning.
• Higher Heightz: Substance use prevention and support for high school students.
• La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc.: Expanded mental health care and coordination for the Latino community.
• iMind Behavioral Health: Mobile response team for youth in crisis, along with mental health first aid and de-escalation training for staff.
• Luminis Health: Preventive programs, mental health literacy, and case management services.
• Sheppard Pratt: Expanded team of school-based clinicians offering therapy, psychiatric services, and summer programming.
• SMYAL: Counseling and support services for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Transitions Counseling and Mentoring Services, Inc.: Support groups, individual therapy, and mentoring.
• Uneo Health: Prosper app offering mood tracking, habit tracking, and self-care tools for high school students and staff.
• Vinecorps: Behavioral health education and prevention programs at select high schools.

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