Our Mission
The Center for Interconnected Behavioral and Mental Health Systems (CIBMHS) advances the behavioral and mental health of children, youth, families, and educators by connecting research, preparation, practice, and community partnerships. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the Center develops and disseminates evidence-based approaches that strengthen educational environments, support families, prepare future professionals, and improve outcomes across systems.
Our Vision
We envision a future in which every educator, family, and professional has access to the knowledge, skills, relationships, and resources needed to promote behavioral and mental health — and where schools, families, universities, and communities work together as interconnected systems to support thriving children and adults.
What Makes Us Unique?
At CIBMHS, we strive to:
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Move beyond one-time training toward sustained capacity building and implementation support
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Focus on systemic barriers and underserved populations
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Prioritize family and community partnerships