Reflecting the International Center for School-Based Youth Development's increased focus on school mental health and positive education research and practice, it name was changed to the UCSB School Mental Health Collaborative. The name change aligns our work with the School Mental Health Collaborative partnership between the University of Wisconsin and the University of South Florida.

Read about UCSB's partnership with the SMHC

Expanding mental health treatment for schoolchildren focus of national grant award to Gevirtz School and partner universities

The mission of the School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) is to facilitate and promote access to high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive school mental health practices. SMHC represents a national, interconnected network of researchers, practitioners, and family and youth advocates. The work of SMHC is grounded in social justice to reduce inequalities and promote equity in school mental health systems and practices.