Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI)

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Are you passionate about children's #BehavioralHealth and systems change? Join our team! CHDI is currently hiring 3 Project Coordinator roles. ➡️Learn more + apply on our website: ow.ly/7avF50QMzU3 #EvidenceBasedPractice #SchoolMentalHealth

On the blog, President & CEO Jeff Vanderploeg shares his takeaways from the state's new #Medicaid rate study and makes the case for why CT urgently needs to address #ReimbursementRates for #BehavioralHealth care: ow.ly/tPl750QIsba #CTPolicy #CTLeg #ChildrensMentalHealth

Keep up with the latest publications & resources from CHDI on children's behavioral health. ➡️Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter: ow.ly/4qcX50QHgz8 Hurry - the February newsletter is coming later this week! #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthPolicy #Connecticut

We're not really active here anymore, but just a reminder that you can catch the latest publications, resources, and news from CHDI on our other platforms. See you out there! #ChildrensMentalHealth #Connecticut #ChildTrauma #EvidenceBasedPractice #CTPolicy #MentalHealthResearch

Today is #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay. While many children adjust well after a death, others may need additional support. Resources from @nctsn: nctsn.org/what-is-child-… Learn about trauma screening: ow.ly/nr5c50Q672y Learn about Grief Awareness Day: childrensgriefawarenessday.org

In developing CT's strategic plan for the #ChildrensBehavioralHealth workforce, we surveyed providers, who shared how much they love their work - and their concerns. The workforce shortage is worsening provider burnout + delaying care. But #CT has a plan: ow.ly/63hN50Q66at

When providers work together across sectors to coordinate children's behavioral health care, families have better experiences and kids have better outcomes. The Connect4Families toolkit strengthens collaboration among CT families, providers, and schools: ow.ly/g6oQ50Q65nB

CHDI's Rebekah Behan + Rosie Breindel presented at last week's @CASBHC1 annual conference on Comprehensive #SchoolMentalHealth systems in #CT. ➡️Free support for CT districts using the School Health Assessment & Performance Evaluation (SHAPE) system: ow.ly/LSAP50Q64up

It's #WorldKindessDay! Read about how schools can use kindness activities to promote positive social interactions in middle school in our CSCH brief. brnw.ch/21wEoOW #WholeChild #WSCC

Earlier this week, Dr. Jeana Bracey, CHDI's Associate VP of School & Community Initiatives, served as a panelist on a @UConn CSCH webinar, "Building Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Team Science." Missed it? Watch the webinar recording here: ow.ly/YJFu50Q5FR1

CT is facing increased #ChildrensMentalHealth needs combined with a #workforce shortage in the behavioral health field, causing delays in much-needed care. The new Children's Behavioral Health Workforce Strategic Plan offers solutions: ow.ly/X6Ph50Q5vux #CTPolicy #CTLeg

This strategic plan outlines the critical challenges facing the children’s behavioral health workforce and the resulting delays families have in accessing care. It offers solutions for Connecticut. chdi.org/workforce-stra… #mentalhealthworkforce

Today we honor the 60th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act, which established community mental health centers & research facilities across the U.S. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. are one way we carry this work. Learn more: samhsa.gov/certified-comm…

Join the CT Parent Advocacy Center for a FREE webinar: LANGUAGE ACCESS AND EQUITY Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Register here: bit.ly/3LnsFfU To access all translated flyers: lnkd.in/e7QHxEGf #LanguageAccess #Equity #ParentCenter #FamilyEngagement

Empower yourself, save lives. Join us for a Narcan training session. Together, we can make a difference. Please register at …cantrainingfairfieldct.eventbrite.com. #FairfieldCT #PreventionHappensHereCT #FairfieldCARES

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The ScreenTIME courses provide staff in child-serving systems with best practices for trauma screening buff.ly/37tvTO0

The #988Lifeline has trained crisis counselors available 24/7/365 – You are not alone. Anytime is the right time to connect. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Catch us this week, Nov 1 and 2 for our #2023GSVLI! We're pleased to announce our two keynote speakers, @Nelba_MG on Day 1 and Roberto Rivera on Day 2! There's still time to register and hear from all our faculty, visit bit.ly/GSVLI2023 for more info!

Our October newsletter is full of #Halloween treats! Learn about new federal funds for #SchoolMentalHealth in #CT, a new #trauma screening course, and more: ow.ly/2Klu50Q2CAt #ChildrensMentalHealth #NationalSubstanceUsePreventionMonth