Several Connecticut community behavioral health agencies were honored at this year's Evidence-Based Practice Conference for excellence in delivering selected children’s evidence-based mental health treatments, including TF-CBT, MATCH, CBITS, and ARC. Each model had four categories that measured engagement and quality improvement activities. Agencies that were honored this past year included:
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- LifeBridge Community Services
- United Services
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
- Family & Children’s Aid
MATCH-ADTC (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems)
- The Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut
- Community Mental Health Affiliates
- United Community & Family Services
ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency)
- The Village for Families & Children
- Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT
- Community Child Guidance Clinic
CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma in Schools)
- Sprague School District
- Naugatuck School District
- Newtown School District
- Clifford Beers
Bounce Back
- LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
- Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT
- Mid Fairfield Community Care Center
This marks the 14th year CHDI has hosted the conference as part of our work with the State of Connecticut to disseminate and sustain evidence-based behavioral health treatments for children. Over 1,300 children's behavioral health providers, policymakers, school administrators, and professionals in child-serving systems attended 17 sessions and Continuing Education certificates were distributed to help ensure licensed behavioral health practitioners remain well trained and equipped to serve youth and families.
Learn more about Connecticut's work to advance evidence-based practices.