Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program

The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, is a competitive discretionary grant initiative designed to enhance the identification and treatment of behavioral health conditions in children and youth. The program aims to improve primary care settings by increasing the frequency of regular screenings, assessments, diagnoses, and referrals. A primary objective is to reduce systemic barriers to care, with a specific emphasis on supporting rural areas and communities experiencing significant shortages of health professionals. Currently, the program status is closed and pending the next funding cycle. It falls under the Health and Human Services topic and is categorized under NAICS code 621420. The initiative focuses on workforce development to ensure that primary care providers are better equipped to manage pediatric mental health needs and facilitate necessary connections to specialized care.