Mental health and well-being can have a strong impact on students’ academic achievement. Research suggests that focused intervention by a team of people at schools and health and community organizations is important to help children and youth overcome the detrimental effects of their situation and help prevent progression to more chronic homelessness later in life.
Children and youth experiencing homelessness often do not receive the mental health services they need, either due to a lack of or difficulty in accessing services, fear of stigmatization, or even embarrassment.
The Bridge Project in PA facilitates FREE access to mental health services for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The Bridge Project is part of Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and is available for a limited time.
In partnership with our providers, services are available online and at no cost to the student, family, or local education agency (LEA). No health insurance is necessary.
Important: Referrals for The Bridge Project in PA should not be made for students who are in immediate distress and require crisis resources. These students should immediately call or text 988 for direct links for suicide prevention and crisis support.
