2026 CHNA Implementation Strategy

• Providers pursuing this training on their own would have to pay approximately $5000 to attend. Children’s provides this training at no cost to the participant. • This is the only evidence-based treatment option in the state for children ages 2-7 for behavior management. • Host an annual education conference for PCIT providers statewide, allowing providers to receive ongoing education specific for PCIT treatment modality. PATHS will continue to: Provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (“PCIT”) training for providers statewide, which includes one week of in-person trainings and periodic virtual check ins to ensure competency. • These trainings are provided by mental health professionals that have expertise in the topic being presented. • Practical tips/takeaways are provided which can immediately be used in the school setting. • Common topics addressed: anxiety in teens, classroom behavior management, youth social media/electronic device usage, classroom support for students with Autism. • The trainings are interactive, provide education on the identified topic, and allow for questions and clarifications at the end, promoting engagement and adding needed support for school personnel. School Trainings - PATHS will deliver trainings to school systems (teachers, counselors, nurses, administrators) on various topics the school system determines to be a need. • Continue the core work being done to support primary care providers throughout Alabama (e.g., ECHO education sessions, tele-consult, tele-medicine, etc.). • Continue supporting the PCIT providers with resources and ongoing education to maintain their expertise and competence in this treatment modality. • Continue School Trainings and standardize a toolkit of options from which schools can choose, allowing Children’s to reach more schools (i.e., having a robust library of trainings and presentations developed vs. creating new education/presentation materials). • Expand tele-consults into the specialty clinics at Children’s, allowing specialists to contact a psychiatrist through PATHS for patient mental health related concerns. • O‡er opportunities to primary care providers for our mental health experts to provide recommendations on creating sensory friendly spaces within their o®ces. Other Planned Initiatives: be used in the school setting.

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