2026 CHNA Implementation Strategy

PATHS brings behavioral health case consultation and treatment service to primary care practices that are enrolled in the program.

2026 2028 STRATEGIES AND TACTICS

Pediatric Access to Telemental Health Services (“PATHS”)

More than 500 physicians and allied health professionals in over 150 practices participate in the HRSA-funded PATHS initiative in over 45 counties statewide. PATHS brings behavioral health case consultation and treatment service to primary care practices that are enrolled in the program, via tele-mental health services provided by Children’s. Providers include licensed behavioral health professionals and an infant/early childhood mental health consultant. The PATHS team comprises child/adolescent psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, child/adolescent

psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors. Although the grant covers approximately 80% of PATHS operations, Children’s provides a match of 20%, although Children’s consistently contributes on average 22 – 25% of support.

CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY