Chris Johnson, the interim executive director for the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, and Melissa Kazakides, the administrative coordinator for Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, discuss Georgia's Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers' role in expanding access to mental health care across the state.

Plus, Kimberly Franklin, the coordinator for the Psychological Services Department at DeKalb County School District, discusses a new $2.9 million federal grant that will be used to expand mental health services for students.

Chris Johnson, the interim executive director for the <a href="https://www.gmhcn.org/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network</a>, and Melissa Kazakides, the administrative coordinator for Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, discuss <a href="https://www.gmhcn.org/peer-support-wellness-respite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia's Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers'</a> role in expanding access&nbsp;to&nbsp;mental health&nbsp;care across the state.Plus, Kimberly Franklin, the coordinator for the Psychological Services Department at DeKalb County School District, discusses a <a href="https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/students/dcsd-awarded-2-9-million-federal-grant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new $2.9 million federal grant</a> that will be used to expand mental health services for students.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.