Highlights from FY 2023 360 2,500+

Highlights from FY 2023 Comprehensive School Mental Health Helped 74% more schools promote well-being and address students’ trauma and behavioral health needs. [...] Engaged 360 schools in one or more of CHDI’s school mental health initiatives, including CBITS, Bounce Back, SHAPE, School-Based Diversion Initiative, and Comprehensive School ENGAGED Mental Health implementation. [...] 360 SCHOOLS System Development & Policy Developed a strategic plan to address Connecticut’s workforce challenges: Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce for Children, Youth, and Families. [...] Strengthened Connecticut’s system of care and helped the State secure a fourth federal CONNECT grant to enhance school mental health over the next four years. [...] FY 2023 GOALS Assess and monitor organizational progress 1 and identify areas for improvement related to anti-racism and equity 2 Place anti-racism and equity as central to our internal policies Engage staff and board in knowledge development 3 and advancing CHDI as an anti-racist, inclusive, and multicultural organization 4 Apply best practices in anti-racism and equity to our work including data.