School and Community Programs
Founded in 2012, the Child Mind Institute’s School and Community Programs have delivered mental health support to more than 140,000 students, caregivers, educators, and counselors in over 9,000 schools. Breaking down barriers to care, the program brings a suite of evidence-based services to prevent and treat student mental health disorders in school and community settings. We also build the capacity of school communities to meet students’ mental health needs independently.
Our Services
Our direct care services are available locally to school and community partners in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area. If you would like to partner with us on bringing targeted prevention and intervention services to your students, please contact Taylor Barkee, Director of Programs, at Taylor.Barkee@childmind.org.
Classroom-level services to facilitate productive learning environments for all students:
- K-12 skill building curriculum to support resilience and promote mental health and wellness
School-wide resources to promote wellness and improve mental health literacy:
- Targeted educator and caregiver workshops to support program application at school and at home
Evidence-based treatment for students requiring intensive support:
- Treatment for students exposed to trauma
- Treatment for students with behavioral or attentional difficulties
- Treatment for students experiencing depression or mood symptoms
- Reading remediation for students struggling with early reading skills
- Coaching, training, and resources for educators and caregivers to support students receiving treatment
Training and consultation for educators and school-based mental health professionals on:
- K-12 mental health skill building training program
Training and consultation for school-based mental health professionals on:
- Treatment for students experiencing posttraumatic stress
- Behavior intervention and support for K–3 students and teachers
- Treatment for students ages 12-18 having difficulty coping with intense emotions and behaviors
If you are interested in professional training for your school district, please contact professionaltraining@childmind.org.
Outcomes and Impact
Learn more about our outcomes, community impact, program partners, and work on diversity, equity, and inclusivity here.
Our Impact
Together, Maria and Janine are Showing Up for Students
Our School and Community Programs team is providing direct care for high-need students and empowering educators and school counselors.