Case Studies Across California

Anaheim Elementary School District is one of the largest billers of the CYBHI Fee Schedule Program. Building on their robust multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model, AESD developed capacity to bill for services provided by in-house and contracted clinicians, PPS school counselors, and wellness coaches. 

This memo describes the implementation of two of their provider types: Certified Wellness Coaches and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counselors. Details include the supervision structure, documentation practices, and claims submission process. 

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Stigma can be a barrier to students and families feeling comfortable participating in school-based behavioral health services. This memo provides background research on strategies to reduce stigma; explores how San Diego County Office of Education utilized a Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) grant to address stigma in their area; and offers implementation considerations including reflection questions for organizations planning stigma reduction efforts. 

Central themes for successful stigma reduction activities include: assessing where stigma currently exists in your community to identify targeted reduction strategies and collaborating with youth to ensure their voices are at the forefront of messaging and planning around mental health stigma. 

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Collecting and documenting student health insurance information is a key step to operationalizing the CYBHI Fee Schedule program. This memo explores how three counties in California (Mariposa, Ventura, and Siskiyou) are approaching the collection of student health insurance information, and summarizes key strategies and takeaways based on their experiences. 

Central themes for successful health insurance collection include, building meaningful relationships with families and students, going slow, and being creative and strategic in your communications. 

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In Ventura County, educators are working with intention, drawing on diverse funding streams, nurturing strong relationships, and building partnerships that place student well-being at the heart of their work. Their efforts are rooted in a simple belief: students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether it’s a peaceful moment in a wellness room or time spent finding calm on the school farm, these everyday touch-points reveal how deeply wellness is woven into the way Ventura County cares for its students.

Across schools and communities, teams are strengthening connections with families, leaning on trusted partners, and showing up for children in ways that remove barriers and open doors. Their passion for students, and their commitment to caring for the whole child, guide the choices they make and the support they provide each day.

This inaugural COE video story reflects a community that holds its students close and believes every child deserves to be seen, supported, and given room to grow. It shows what can happen when wellness becomes a shared purpose and when educators, working with steady hearts and quiet consistency, make a difference that truly lasts.