Project AWARE II
Project AWARE is a five year comprehensive federal grant through SAMHSA. MUSD works closely with the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Health Care Containment Cost System (AHCCCS) to increase mental health awareness and support for our MUSD staff, students, and families. We are currently in year three of the grant and one of three participating districts.
Supporting MUSD
Project AWARE is supporting Maricopa Unified School District by providing the following:
AWARE School Level Teams
Mini grants are provided to each campus to support student and staff mental health and wellness initiatives. Examples include supporting PBIS rewards, Red Ribbon Week, and Unity Day.
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
Project AWARE has funded training for QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training-Question, Persuade, Refer for all secondary staff and freshman.
BASE Education
A supplemental digital curriculum available to secondary parents and students in various mental health and wellness topics.