Our Services

Our technical assistance services provide consistent, hands-on support to schools and districts as they develop, implement and sustain their Comprehensive School Mental Health (CSMH) systems. Our training and consultation specialists work closely with educators, administrators and school mental health staff to provide flexible and targeted support that aligns with school and district goals and adapts to changing needs. 

Technical Assistance includes: 

• A dedicated Rutgers-CCSMH consultant to guide needs assessment, action planning, implementation, and evaluation 

• Support in developing and strengthening your Comprehensive School Mental Health team 

• Monthly team meetings (in-person or virtual) to embed strong, sustainable teaming practices, review progress and plan next steps 

• Ongoing coaching and consultation to address emerging questions and challenges 

• Regular check-ins with school and district leadership to ensure alignment to school and district goals and plan for sustainability 

At CCSMH, we specialize in delivering high-impact training and professional learning experiences that empower educators, administrators, and school mental health professionals to build and strengthen Comprehensive School Mental Health (CSMH) systems in their schools and districts. 

Whether your school or district is just getting started or you are looking to deepen and expand existing practices and programming, our sessions are designed to meet you where you are and support your success at every step.  

Through dynamic, interactive, and tailored professional development, we help grow your team’s knowledge and confidence in school mental health and evidence-based practices. 

Topics include: 

• Introduction to Comprehensive School Mental Health within an MTSS Framework and Tier 1 Supports 

• Understanding Your School’s Mental Health Needs: Needs Assessment, Resource Mapping and Universal Screening 

• Implementing a Strong Tier 2 & 3 Service Continuum  

• Designing Intervention Referral Pathways  

• Best Practices for Risk Assessment and Response 

• Check-In, Check-Out Program Design and Implementation 

• Targeted Groups for Emotional Regulation: Positive Outcomes with Emotional Regulation (POWER) Program  

• Elevating Student Voice in School Mental Health 

• Establishing Community Partnerships and Engaging Families in School-Based Mental Health​

• Mental Health Literacy for School Staff

This service is designed to support schools in the thoughtful, effective implementation of universal mental health screening using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Our team provides step-by-step guidance to ensure the process is well-planned, collaborative, and aligned with best practices. 

Our consultants will support schools and districts with creating a comprehensive universal mental health screening plan that includes: 

• Communicating mental health screening objectives to staff, families, and other stakeholders to build buy-in, understanding, and trust 

• Engaging stakeholders in the planning process, ensuring transparency and collaboration 

• Organizing logistics for administering the screener, including timelines, staffing, and technical needs, and preparation of materials 

• Preparing for triage and referral, including developing intervention referral pathways and risk response protocols to support students identified as needing intervention 

• Analyzing screening data to inform decision-making and strengthen school-wide mental health supports 

• Ensuring HIPAA and FERPA-compliant data management and storage to protect student confidentiality and maintain legal and ethical standards 

Our program evaluation service is designed to help schools and districts assess the effectiveness, quality, and impact of their Comprehensive School Mental Health (CSMH) systems. Through a collaborative and data-informed process, we provide a clear picture of what’s working, where improvements are needed, and how to enhance school mental health supports across all tiers of service. 

This service includes: 

• Review of existing school-based mental health systems, programs and services 

• Data collection through surveys, interviews, and focus groups with key stakeholders 

• Assessment of alignment with CSMH quality indicators and evidence-based practices  

• Analysis of service access, equity, and student outcomes 

• Customized reports with actionable recommendations for improvement