Head Start Technical
Assistance Support Centers
(TASC's)
The Technical Assistance Support Centers (TASC's) serve as information resources on the mental health systems and provide prevention, training, and treatment services in your State. Each State has a lead agency (such as the Department of Mental Health or Mental Health Commission) which coordinates comprehensive statewide systems of mental health care. Services are delivered in regional or district community mental health centers by mental health professionals. The community mental health center is often the way to gain access to the services available.
Your TASC can provide information on Head Start practices in mental health services in your State and Region. The TASC can also direct you to information on how to use EPSDT/Medicaid programs to acquire mental health services.