PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Public Colleges is one among seven college divisions statewide to be chosen to take part within the federal pupil psychological well being grant.
Out of all 132 college divisions in Virginia, Portsmouth Public Colleges was lucky sufficient to be chosen by the Virginia Division of Schooling to take part within the Federal Scholar Psychological Well being Grant Program, a $15 million nationwide initiative to assist the enlargement of behavioral and psychological well being providers for college students.
Officers say funding from the grant will assist the division’s dedication to recruiting and retaining high-quality psychological well being professionals, comparable to college counselors, college psychologists and college social employees, in addition to present extra skilled growth alternatives for division leaders and college directors.
“This grant will enable us to expound upon our dedication to assist the entire little one,” mentioned Portsmouth Public Colleges Superintendent Dr. Elie Bracy, III.
To study extra in regards to the PPS’s ongoing efforts to offer behavioral and psychological well being assets for college students and workers, go to their Right here to Assist webpage.
To study extra in regards to the grant, click on right here.
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