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UT Tyler receives over $1.3 million in federal funds to support mental health resources for East Texas students

Through the five-year grant, UT Tyler will partner with Brownsboro, Tyler and Winona ISDs, for a developed “Mental Health Matters” project.

TYLER, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler has been awarded more than $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support the mental health needs of students in East Texas school districts.

The grant comes from the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration program.

More than 73% of youth in Texas who have significant mental health needs remain untreated. Research has shown that there is a critical need to address mental health needs in youth, and unmet mental health issues can significantly impact their academic achievement. Especially the students growing in poverty and rural areas, according to Mental Health America.

Through the five-year grant, UT Tyler will partner with Brownsboro, Tyler and Winona ISDs, for a developed “Mental Health Matters” project.

Each year, the project will place UT Tyler graduate-level school counseling and clinical mental health counseling students or counselors in training at 15 high-need schools within the three partnering local education agencies.

“No parent should fear for the safety of their student when they drop them off at school, and no student should be afraid when they walk into the classroom,” U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said in a recent announcement about the funding. “In the aftermath of the tragedy in Uvalde, I’m grateful that meaningful solutions are starting to be delivered through this funding to prevent violence, provide training to school personnel and students, and hire additional mental health professionals in Texas schools.” 

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