Mississippi Launches Mental Health Support in 29 School Districts

State launches first-of-its-kind program to improve children's mental health

Program will be funded by $18 million grant, support 29 school districts

Mississippi launches mental health support in 29 school districts

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced a $16 million partnership between the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Canopy Children's Solutions to deploy Canopy Anywhere in order to promote youth mental wellness. The governor said the state will provide a first-of-its-kind mental wellness approach designed for students in 6-12 that identifies their needs in real time. HUD approves Mississippi’s nearly $135M st…

Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative

CDBG funding totaling $16 million will provide Canopy Anywhere services to 29 school districts in low-to-moderate income areas in Mississippi.

Governor Reeves announces youth mental wellness platform - WXXV News 25

Governor Tate Reeves announces the launch of a program at helping young state residents. Governor Reeves is teaming up with Canopy Children’s Solution and the Mississippi Development Authority to launch a mental wellness platform for children and teens. The program is expected to offer an innovative and cost-effective pathway to recovery, also building a sustainable model for broader adoption in Mississippi. The program will support 29 public sc…