Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)

Background
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program is designed to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and youth. It aims to provide pediatric primary care providers with rapid access to tele-consultation, training, and care coordination support. This initiative is part of the Social Security Administration's broader mission to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Grant Details
The PMHCA program involves several key tasks:

1. Providing tele-consultation services to pediatric primary care providers to assist in the diagnosis and management of mental health issues in children and youth.

2. Offering training programs for healthcare providers on best practices in pediatric mental health care.

3. Facilitating care coordination support to ensure that children receive comprehensive mental health services.

4. Engaging with community partners to promote awareness and access to mental health resources.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations that have experience in pediatric mental health services or related fields. Preference may be given to applicants with a demonstrated capacity for collaboration with local healthcare providers and community organizations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the PMHCA grant will span from the date of award through a specified duration, typically ranging from one to three years, depending on the specific terms outlined in the grant agreement.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not explicitly stated; however, individual grant awards may vary based on project scope and budget proposals submitted by applicants.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be conducted within local communities across the United States where pediatric primary care services are provided.