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Child Health & Development Institute - Advancing Children's Behavioral Health
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This Week's Featured Course
This Week's Featured Course
This course explores practical strategies and proven approaches to building strong, collaborative relationships between therapists and families. The curriculum is grounded in evidence-based models that demonstrate the positive impact of family involvement on therapeutic outcomes, with a focus on applying these frameworks effectively in clinical practice.
New Course: Trauma ScreenTime Juvenile Justice!
New Course: Trauma ScreenTime Juvenile Justice!
The Trauma ScreenTIME Juvenile Justice Course is an online training course that establishes best practices for trauma screening in juvenile justice settings.
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At CHDI, we believe that passionate individuals are critical to achieving our goals. We are always looking for talented professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of children and communities. If you are looking to make a meaningful and lasting impact in children’s behavioral health, we hope you’ll consider joining our team.
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Kids Mental Health Training Portal - Browse free courses
Kids Mental Health Training Portal - Browse free courses
Trauma ScreenTIME Courses
Trauma ScreenTIME Courses
Recent Post Links
The Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Model :: The Child Health and Development Institute
The Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Model :: The Child Health and Development Institute
This article, co-authored by CHDI's Jeffrey Vanderploeg, PhD, Kayla Theriault, MPH, and Kellie Randall, PhD, and written in partnership with colleagues at the Innovations Institute at the UConn School of Social Work and the CT Department of Children and Families, provides an overview of best practices for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). MRSS is a home- and community-based crisis response model for youth and families. The article highlights practices and data from Connecticut's Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) as an example of the success of MRSS.
Resources for Aspiring Children's Behavioral Health Professionals
Resources for Aspiring Children's Behavioral Health Professionals
Explore pathways to meaningful, rewarding careers in the children's behavioral health field in Connecticut.
CT children can’t wait any longer for more investment in behavioral health
CT children can’t wait any longer for more investment in behavioral health
It will not be possible to meet the behavioral health needs of CT children and families without raising Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Evidence-Based Practices & Resources
Evidence-Based Practices & Resources
CHDI trains and supports children’s mental health providers in using evidence-based treatments, which are proven by research to help children achieve better outcomes.
Q & A with North Street School
Q & A with North Street School
CHDI's Rosie Breindel interviewed principal Giovanna Testani and school social worker Brittany Kokofsky on their experiences with the CONNECT IV initiative at North Street School in Windsor Locks.
Provider + Family Resources
2-1-1 CT - Call Mobile Crisis + Find Services
2-1-1 CT - Call Mobile Crisis + Find Services
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
Find Evidence-Based Children's Behavioral Health Treatment in CT
Find Evidence-Based Children's Behavioral Health Treatment in CT
Kids Mental Health Info - For CT Parents & Caregivers
Kids Mental Health Info - For CT Parents & Caregivers
Connect4Families Toolkit
Connect4Families Toolkit
Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI)
Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI)
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