The Ohio Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access Program

Program Overview:

The Ohio Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access Program is a statewide initiative that aims to increase child and adolescent primary care providers capacity to treat patients with mental or behavioral health conditions by increasing access to child psychiatrists, provider education and local community resource navigation.

Services Offered:

• Telephone Consultation

• Patient Care Coordination/Resources and Referral Services

• Educational Opportunities

Website: In progress

Primary Contact: Taylor Surplus

Email: Taylor.Surplus@odh.ohio.gov

Year started: 2024

HRSA Awardee: Yes

Does the program provide state-wide coverage?  Yes

Funding: HRSA, Ohio General Revenue Funding, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Medicaid

Program Materials: N/A

Last Update: August 6, 2024