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(5.24) What are Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS)?

(5.24) What are Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS)?

In California, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) refers to the range of related services available to students with mental health needs, including psychological services, individual or group counseling, parent/guardian/other education rights holder training and counseling, or social work services. You can find more information on ERMHS here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/educationally-related-mental-health-services-ermhs 

If you believe your child would benefit from ERMHS services, you can request an ERMHS assessment. See Chapter 2: Information on Evaluations/Assessments.