We know you're short on time- and when it comes to funding school-based behavioral health, you need relevant information you can use right away. That’s why we’ve broken down our monthly Community of Practice meetings into short, focused segments. These 12 videos are pulled from our Blending & Braiding kickoff series and deliver key takeaways, smart strategies, and real-world examples to support your work.
Karessa Paulino shares expert insights and real-world examples from county offices and school districts for our Inaugural kickoff of the Blending & Braiding series.
Overview of Blending, Braiding Funding
This section provides an overview of how California leaders are responding to changes in funding by embracing inter-agency collaboration and sustainable strategies.
4 Smart Strategies for Sustatinable Student Mental Health Funding
An actionable overview- from prevention to braided funding- with insights on building lasting, integrated systems.
See how Mt. Diablo Unified built a comprehensive mental health system through strategic funding, partnerships, and practical steps for scaling services across the MTSS continuum.
Braiding Funding: Practical Application
Reflect on how schools are aligning funding with MTSS tiers to support mental health services, with real-time examples and insights from across California.
Safe Spaces Training, Implementation
Learn how Mt. Diablo Unified uses the "Safe Spaces" trauma-informed training to equip school staff in creating supportive, stigma-free learning environments for students.
Wellness Coaches, Digital Platforms
See how Saluna and BrightLife support student mental health and engagement through a tiered prevention model, with real-world examples of successful implementation.
Learn how the Capacity Grant helps districts implement a multi-layered fee schedule, expand wellness centers, hire staff, and plan for sustainable mental health funding.
Visualizing Funding ,Gaps, Solutions
See how MDUSD uses diverse funding, staffing, and partnerships to expand wellness centers, embed therapists, and deliver tiered mental health support through sustainable billing and data-driven strategies.
Billing Systems, Caseload Models, Tools
Learn how MDUSD uses Valant’s EHR system to streamline billing and support staff through small caseloads, protected time, and professional growth opportunities.
Sustainability, Recruitment, Training
Explore the long-term journey of building mental health services through collaboration and braided funding, with strategies to fill service gaps and expand funding.
Chris Williams leads a session on blending and braiding funding, featuring small group discussions, key insights, and a Q&A on implementation challenges and strategies.