Mental Health Screening tool

Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative

This webpage outlines the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, including the School Screening Readiness Report. This report identifies five key domains of readiness for universal mental health screening derived from the results of a readiness survey. It then articulates three recommended phases for implementation. Finally, it reviews existing mental health resources and services and those in development, along with implementation support, that will be provided by ISBE in areas of governance, oversight, and policy guidance. It concludes with a timeline for implementation of universal mental health screening in all school districts by the end of the 2027-28 school year.

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Child Trauma Screener

CHDI joined with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and Yale to develop a brief and free trauma screening measure for children called the Child Trauma Screen (formerly called the Connecticut Trauma Screen). Schools can use this screener to identify children who may be suffering from trauma exposure and need more comprehensive assessment or treatment. Intended for use by intake staff, clinicians, child welfare workers, juvenile probation officers, pediatric providers, school personnel, case managers, care coordinators, or other professionals interested in screening children for trauma.

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