Graduate students who will contribute to efforts to diversify the mental health workforce can apply to get their second-year tuition, fees, and art supplies covered to earn an art therapy master’s degree at Nazareth, thanks to a federal Education Department grant.
Increasing Access to Mental Health Professionals in High-Needs Schools (AMPs Up) — Nazareth’s initiative with the Greece (NY) Central School District — from 2023 to 2027:
After graduation, students receiving this funding must work for two years (paid) in a high-need school district.
To receive further information about this grant opportunity, contact Emily Genovese, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT, ekrenic0@naz.edu, 585-389-2375.
Contact Professor Genovese by February 15 to complete your application by March 1.
"The pandemic increased the number of students struggling with anxiety and depression and highlighted the great need to provide mental health support to our students and families," says Jim Garner, LMSW, district social worker in the Greece (New York) Central School District. Thanks to the grant and Nazareth bringing more interns, "There will be opportunities to support more students."