Mental Health

The EPIC HS/PreK/EHS Mental Health policies, processes, and procedures are guided in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards § 1302.45 and § 1302.46, such that: Each child enrolled in the EPIC HS/PreK/Early Head Start program is eligible to receive a mental health referral regardless of behavioral presentation. The Mental Health process is strengths-based, respectful, reciprocal, and family-focused from initiation of a referral to discharge. The process is individualized in its entirety to meet each child and family’s unique needs.