Pediatric Mental Health Care Access
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Grant
In 2021, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Bureau, the Family Health Services Division was awarded the 5-year Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) grant. The PMHCA grant is focused on establishing statewide or regional networks of pediatric mental health teams to promote the integration of primary care and behavioral health to build workforce capacity.
With teleconsultation, training, technical assistance, and care coordination support services, the PMHCA program is designed to help pediatric primary care and other providers have the confidence, knowledge, and skill to identify, diagnose, and provide treatment for children ages 0-21 with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.
By utilizing telehealth modalities and evidence-based practices, the program aims to deliver high-quality and timely care to children and adolescents, while also addressing racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities in access to care, particularly in underserved areas.
The Hawaiʻi PMHCA program is focused on accomplishing the following three deliverables:
2. Create a Teleconsultation Warmline
for pediatric providers to access curbside
consult from a child psychiatrist
Click on each icon to learn more about each PMHCA deliverable
Additional Resources/Past Projects
PMHCA Resources
For More Information:
Family Health Services Division
Hawaiʻi State Department of Health
1010 Richards Street, Ste 911
Honolulu, HI 96813