Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative: Districts & Schools

The CYBHI Fee Schedule is a sustainable funding mechanism that allows schools to access ongoing resources for delivering behavioral health services. Unlike one-time grants, this program creates a reliable revenue stream by enabling LEAs to bill for school-based behavioral health services.

What makes the Fee Schedule unique:

• Covers both Medi-Cal enrolled and commercially insured students
• Provides 100% reimbursement for covered services
• Creates a more approachable billing model for schools
• Offers sustainable, ongoing financial support rather than one-time grants
• Eliminates many administrative barriers of previous programs

Reimbursable services may include:

• Screenings and Assessments: Covers evaluations of a student’s mental health needs  
• Case Management: Supports coordination across families, providers, & systems
• Treatment Services: Includes individual, group, and family counseling
• Psychoeducation: which focuses on early support & skill-building. 

Mendocino County Office of Education has received capacity grant funding (one-time grant funding designed to help schools build the necessary infrastructure, expand provider capacity, and develop partnerships in preparation for implementing the CYBHI Fee Schedule) to:

• Enhance mental health infrastructure in schools
• Fund staff training and professional development
• Strengthen partnerships with behavioral health providers
• Increase access to behavioral health services for students