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