Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC) Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The HHS Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC) Children and Youth Subcommittee addresses these high-level priorities/areas of focus for children and youth: Ensure children, youth, and caregivers have access to appropriate behavioral health prevention resources, screening, referral, and treatments in their communities, schools, and early education settings; Address behavioral health needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; Advance health equity by addressing the health needs of underserved communities; Support the behavioral health workforce that serves children and youth. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2021 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NICHD, NIMH, NIDA |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
ACF, CMS, ACL, AHRQ, FDA, IHS, ASPE, CDC, OASH |
