GOVERNOR LAMONT LAUNCHES $2.7 MILLION PROGRAM TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Connecticut Campus Mental Health Program Will Provide Funding to Support Student Mental Health Services Following Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of a new state program that will provide $2.7 million to colleges and universities in Connecticut as they respond to the ongoing student mental health challenges driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is being supported by the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, which utilizes federal coronavirus relief aid dedicated to the state. The Connecticut Campus Mental Health Program will provide awards to eligible higher education institutions to drive innovative and evidence-based strategies that enhance student access to care; boost education and awareness of mental health services and programs available to students,…


