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Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT

CHDI is a bridge to better behavioral health & well-being for children and families. We advance system, practice and policy solutions.

Joined October 2010
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Don't miss out on the latest news, publications, and resources on children's behavioral health from CHDI - connect with us wherever you are on social media!
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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
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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
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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
Subscribe to the CHDI Newsletter - Get the latest publications, research, and resources on children's behavioral health from CHDI, delivered straight to your inbox each month. Sign up at www.chdi.org.

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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
Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI)@CHDICT
28 Nov 2023
Don't miss out on the latest news, publications, and resources on children's behavioral health from CHDI - connect with us wherever you are on social media!
Graphic reading, "Stay Connected with CHDI! Find us at @CHDICT on most social media platforms." With logos for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, YouTube, and Vimeo below text.

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

Traumatic Grief and Separation

While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones.

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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
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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
A graphic showing a Venn diagram with three interlocking circles. A different type of child-serving organization is in each circle: Behavioral Health Care, Schools, and Pediatric Primary Care. At the center of the diagram is an illustration of a family with children. Text below graphic reads "Working Together to Strengthen Behavioral Health Care for Children & Families" and the toolkit website: www.plan4children.org/resources/toolkit

ALT A graphic showing a Venn diagram with three interlocking circles. A different type of child-serving organization is in each circle: Behavioral Health Care, Schools, and Pediatric Primary Care. At the center of the diagram is an illustration of a family with children. Text below graphic reads "Working Together to Strengthen Behavioral Health Care for Children & Families" and the toolkit website: www.plan4children.org/resources/toolkit
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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
CHDI's Rosie Briendel and Rebekah Behan stand together in front of the projector screen at their CASBHC presentation. They are dressed in professional clothing and smiling at the camera. The screen behind them reads, "Expanding Comprehensive School Mental Health: A Collaborative Effort in Connecticut."

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UConn CSCH@UConnCSCH
13 Nov 2023
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
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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
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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
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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-strategic… #mentalhealthworkforce
Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce for Children, Youth, and Families: A Strategic Plan for Connecticut

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Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) retweeted
Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use@SAMHSA_Leader
31 Oct 2023
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-communi…
Today we honor the 60th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act, which established community mental health centers & research facilities across the U.S.

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Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) retweeted
CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center@CPACInc
31 Oct 2023
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
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Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) retweeted
Fairfield CARES@FairfieldCARES
30 Oct 2023
Empower yourself, save lives. Join us for a Narcan training session. Together, we can make a difference. Please register at communitynarcantrainingfairf…. #FairfieldCT #PreventionHappensHereCT #FairfieldCARES
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SAMHSA@samhsagov
30 Oct 2023
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.
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Mental Health Technology Transfer Center@MHTTCNetwork
30 Oct 2023
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!
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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
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With our staff working remotely most of the time, CHDI's Sunshine Committee finds creative ways to help us connect. They recently organized a pumpkin decorating contest. Congratulations to Nik Jeana for their 1st & 2nd place winners! #BestPlacestoWorkCT #Halloween #TeamBuilding
Graphic reading "Pumpkin Decorating Contest" with images of five finalists in CHDI pumpkin contest from Nik W. (1st place - spider web pumpkin), Jeana B. (2nd place - "Fiscal Cliff" Frankenstein pumpkin), Julie T., Lori S., Peri S., and Ashley N.

ALT Graphic reading "Pumpkin Decorating Contest" with images of five finalists in CHDI pumpkin contest from Nik W. (1st place - spider web pumpkin), Jeana B. (2nd place - "Fiscal Cliff" Frankenstein pumpkin), Julie T., Lori S., Peri S., and Ashley N.
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