Prepare for a career in school social work — and help support the mental health of children in rural communities.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Buffalo Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Fellowship prepares future school social workers to address the unique mental health issues facing students and families in rural schools. The Buffalo MHSP is a competitive fellowship hosted in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES.
Submit your application for the 2025-26 Buffalo MHSP Fellowship by Feb. 20, 2025.
As a Buffalo MHSP fellow, you will complete your advanced year field placement in one of four rural school districts: Akron, Alden, Medina or Niagara-Wheatfield. There, you will gain hands-on experience working with youth and families, while providing critical mental health services.
Through biweekly seminars, you will receive intensive training on:
Buffalo MHSP fellows must enroll in the following courses as part of your advanced year curriculum:
Associate Professor; Director of Field Education
Research Interests: youth violence prevention; community-based participatory research; community-centered violence prevention; community partnership; field education
Associate Professor
Research Interests: social work services in schools; youth development; school-family-community partnerships; educational policy