Behavioral Health Evidence Based Treatments

Evidence-based treatments (EBTs) have been rigorously tested and found to perform better than treatment as usual.

Connecticut offers many opportunities for evidence-based treatments with services available:

Across Settings

Throughout Childhood

In Individual and Group Formats

In Person and Virtually

CHDI, in partnership with DCF, supports an array of outpatient and school-based EBTs for trauma, anxiety, depression, and conduct problems. This partnership is increasing access to EBTs and improving the quality of care for children.

Learn More About CHDI's EBTs

Our Work with EBTs

19,000+ Children
Treated

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, providers responded and began delivering EBTs over telehealth to support children and families. As we emerge from the pandemic, the behavioral health workforce is facing significant challenges that you can learn more about: HERE

Community-based
agencies and schools

We've helped build a network of community-based agencies and schools providing evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment.

Treatment is available
to those who need it

ARC
Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency
CBITS & BB
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Trauma in School & Bounce Back
CFTSI
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention
CPP
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
MATCH-ADTC
Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression Trauma or Conduct Problems
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Find a Provider

In addition to these EBTs CHDI has helped disseminate,
there are numerous others offered in the state.

EBT Implementation Opportunities for CT Providers

2,400 Clinicians trained

96%

of towns had a child receive evidence-based treatment (EBT)

Children Receiving Treatment in Connecticut...

...experience an average of
7 potentially traumatic events before treatment and are often involved in other systems.

24% are child
welfare involved.
26% have identified
special education needs in school.
2% are involved with the juvenile justice system.
7% visited an emergency department for a behavioral health issue within the 3 months prior to treatment.

The Impact is Measurable

83%

of children show improvement in symptoms

95%

of caregivers are satisfied with treatment

EBTs perform better than usual care *

55%-75%

greater symptom
improvement

Racial/ethnic
disparities reduced in
child outcome
measures

View Detailed Results and Recommendations

* Based on children receiving TF-CBT or MATCH-ADTC compared to treatment as usual.

Expanding EBTs is a wise investment in Connecticut’s future

$132,000,000+

IN FUTURE COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS **

** Calculations based on estimates provided by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy; the models for which cost-saving figures are available are CBITS, BB, MATCH-ADTC, and TF-CBT.