The MHIT program is dedicated to improving each of its student's overall academic potential by providing comprehensive mental health services in schools.

How the Program Works

Connecting mental health providers (MHPs) to our schools

Under MHIT, the school district employs SCHOOL-BASED LIAISONS (SBLs), who identify students needing intense behavioral & and mental health services, and links them to local service providers.

Customized school and behavioral health services

Each of MHIT's school districts is UNIQUE, and they CUSTOMIZE their program to fit the needs of their students, families, and community.

Prioritizing our students' mental health needs

This program is INNOVATIVE, PREVENTATIVE, and it improves the lives of our most precious resources... OUR CHILDREN!

Program Guide

2025-2026 MHIT Program Guide

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What They're Saying

School administrators, teachers, and school staff tell us what they like most about the program:

• Students are seen by licensed therapists at school during the school day. It saves our families time and money and is less disruptive for our students.
• MHIT addresses behavioral challenges with our students, freeing up valuable time so our teachers can focus their time on teaching.
• It fosters strength in asking for help and gives hope to those needing support while healing from trauma.
• “Like most schools, we can use all the help we can get. Students respond to this program, and families are incredibly grateful for it. SBLs partner well with school social workers and counselors. They lessen their burdens by bringing in more help for our students.”
• “MHIT has saved lives; it’s easy to get choked up knowing how much this program has helped students and their families.”

Funding Structure

KDADS provides 100% or $50,000 of the SBL total salary and fringe benefits to the USD, of which the USD keeps 65% ($32,500) and contributes 35% ($17,500) of their local funds to complete the SBL’s salary. Then, the USD forwards 35% ($17,500) of KDADS funds to their partnering MHP(s).

*Using $50,000 as the SBL salary and benefits (for example only)

How to Get in Touch

To find out more about the MHIT program and how it might help students in your schools, email our MHIT team at KDADS.MHIT@ks.gov