Insider NJ | December 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that South Jersey public schools will receive over $3.8 million in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen mental health resources in their schools. Collingswood Public School District and Camden County Educational Services Commission (CCESC) will each receive $1,940,000 to implement services for students in need.
“These resources will help our public schools deliver critical support to our kids and help save lives,” said Congressman Norcross. “I have long applauded our educators for their tireless commitment to young people affected by mental health issues. If this funding helps them save one kid’s life, it will have been worth it. I will continue fighting to see more federal dollars come back to South Jersey’s schools and break the stigma surrounding mental health.”
“The grant award is the result of a strong collaborative effort between the CCESC and Oaks Integrated Care to solve the mental health crisis in K-12 schools,” said CCESC Superintendent Daniel Del Vecchio.
“As the demand for youth mental health services in our communities continues to increase, we’re excited for the opportunity to partner with CCESC to provide students and staff members with trauma-informed support services,” said Oaks Integrated Care Vice President Michelle Carlamere, which is partnering with CCESC to deliver the services.
