Danvers, Salem Schools Awarded MA Student Mental Health Grants

SALEM, MA — Danvers Public Schools, Salem Public Schools and Salem Academy were each awarded $100,000 state grants as part of $5.5 million awarded to 60 school districts across the state to help improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support.

The funding can be used to create or expand comprehensive, integrated systems of student support and aims, through collaboration with families and educators, to build strong local school partnerships with community-based mental health agencies and/or providers.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will also be providing related professional development for school district staff.

"We have a mental health crisis that was only made worse by the pandemic, particularly for students," Gov. Maura Healey said. "That's why improving students' access to behavioral and mental health care is a priority for our administration. These grants will help districts connect students with the services they need to be safe, healthy and successful today and into the future."

Danvers High and Salem Public Schools will each receive a $100,000 grant, while Salem Academy will receive $99,260.