School-based Health
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on School Health
www.schoolhealth.org
The COSH liaisons with the appropriate legislative and regulatory agencies and translates important issues into policy and educational programming to guide and educate the medical community. Current issues of interest include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Privacy Protection Act.
National Assembly on School Based Health Care
www.nasbhc.org
The National Assembly on School Based Health Care represents school-based health care providers and supporters. Its primary mission is to promote accessible, quality school-based primary health and mental health care for children and youth.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Action Center
www.ed.gov/programs/dvpsafeschools/index.html
A very helpful resource site with a calendar of upcoming conferences, many links and resources for funding opportunities and abstracts for research needs. Lots of great information!
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.mentalhealth.org
School violence prevention.
