children Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI)
Help our schools access funding and provide more support for social‑emotional staff. This year, PVESD will request that all families sign a consent form and provide their child’s health insurance information. Doing so helps unlock funding to continue supporting the vital work our amazing school counselors and psychologists do for students every day.
About CYBHI: California launched the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) in the 2021 state budget to strengthen physical and behavioral well‑being for students. CYBHI expands prevention and early‑intervention services at school—where students spend most of their day. Thanks to CYBHI and the state’s collaboration with private insurance providers, Pleasant View Elementary School District (PVESD) can be reimbursed for eligible physical and behavioral health services provided to students during the school day. This helps us maintain and enhance vital supports for students.
What this means for Pleasant View families
PVESD offers a range of student supports, including school counseling, psychological services, nursing services, and partnerships with community providers. With CYBHI, we will:
To participate, the district needs proof of your child’s insurance (see form below). Submitting the form gives PVESD permission to seek CYBHI reimbursement for any eligible services your child receives at school.
Important:
PROOF OF INSURANCE & CONSENT
Questions? Contact the Office at 559‑784‑6769.
Learn more about the statewide initiative at the CYBHI website: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov.
About CYBHI: California launched the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) in the 2021 state budget to strengthen physical and behavioral well‑being for students. CYBHI expands prevention and early‑intervention services at school—where students spend most of their day. Thanks to CYBHI and the state’s collaboration with private insurance providers, Pleasant View Elementary School District (PVESD) can be reimbursed for eligible physical and behavioral health services provided to students during the school day. This helps us maintain and enhance vital supports for students.
What this means for Pleasant View families
PVESD offers a range of student supports, including school counseling, psychological services, nursing services, and partnerships with community providers. With CYBHI, we will:
- Sustain our current services for students.
- Strengthen our referral process so students, staff, and parents can access help quickly.
- Seek reimbursement for eligible on‑campus services to stretch district resources.
To participate, the district needs proof of your child’s insurance (see form below). Submitting the form gives PVESD permission to seek CYBHI reimbursement for any eligible services your child receives at school.
Important:
- Your insurance will not be billed or notified for services your student receives at school through this program.
- There is no co‑pay and no impact to your coverage.
- Having insurance is simply the requirement for the district to access CYBHI funds. Students will continue to receive school‑based supports regardless of insurance status.
PROOF OF INSURANCE & CONSENT
Questions? Contact the Office at 559‑784‑6769.
Learn more about the statewide initiative at the CYBHI website: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov.
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What is CYBHI?
A statewide effort to expand mental and physical health supports for children and youth, including services delivered at school.
Does this affect my insurance?
No. Your insurance is not billed and is not notified for services your student receives at school through CYBHI. There is no co-pay and no impact to your coverage.
Why do you need proof of insurance?
The state requires proof of insurance so the district can request CYBHI reimbursement. This helps PVESD sustain and improve services for all students.
What if my child doesn’t have insurance?
Students will still have access to school-based supports. Please contact your school office for help with no-cost/low-cost coverage options.
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Student mental health services are available through the District and Tulare County Office of Education's Behavioral Health Services by contacting: Pleasant View's School Psychologist, Yessie Ontiveros (559) 784-6769, 14004 Rd 184, Porterville, CA 93257. ((Ed. Code § 49428)
Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) improves the quality of living and learning of the children and families of Tulare County by providing mental health and behavior services in the school, home, and community. We utilize an innovative, evidence-based approach and draw upon the strengths, diversity and resiliency of the families we serve to remove barriers impeding the achievement of their goals.
BHS provides mental health treatment to students throughout Tulare County school districts who are identified as in need of mental health support and intervention in order to access and benefit from special education. For students who have educationally-related mental health services as part of the Individual Education Plan, TCOE BHS works in a collaborative manner with students, families, and school personnel to provide a behavior health assessment and individualized intervention. BHS works to ensure access to the quality of care available to children and families throughout Tulare County. TCOE BHS provides an extensive number of field-based services, operates an outpatient psychiatry clinic in Visalia, and provides a comprehensive, integrated, and collaborative approach to mental health treatment to treat a variety of behavior challenges and mental health issues.
Services are tailored to each individual child and family, and may include, but are not limited to:
- School-based individual and group therapy
- School-based rehabilitation services
- Crisis intervention services
- Case management
- Community-based group therapy
- Behavior intervention services (consultation)
- Functional behavior assessments (consultation)
- Mental health assessments
- Implementation of behavior intervention plans (support)
- Educator training and support
- Parenting skills training and support
- In-home individual/family therapy and rehabilitation services
- Substance abuse prevention
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Referrals and coordinated care with other agencies and community resources
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