School-Based Behavioral Health Liaisons

School-Based Behavioral Health Liaisons is a program that provides prevention services for children and youth in
elementary, middle, and high schools.

School-Based Behavioral Health Liaisons provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers who will enhance learning environments for children who have or are at-risk for Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), behavior problems, or substance use disorders. Liaisons also provide training and education for the classroom teacher and serves as a link between the school and the child’s family.

Child must be in an elementary, middle, or high school which has the School-Based Behavioral Health Liaisons program in order to participate.

With new state funding added in recent years, TDMHSAS and its partner community mental health agencies expanded this program to all 95 Tennessee counties.

If you are unsure about the status of the School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison program at your child’s school, please contact the school’s principal.

School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison Success Story