Improving mental health access for children at risk of trauma

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Family Connections initiative aims to address disparities in mental health treatment access for children aged 3 to 18 who are at risk for childhood trauma and serious emotional disturbances. This program utilizes mobile clinical and family support teams to enhance mental health outcomes for these children. By integrating care within the Cambridge Health Alliance system, the initiative seeks to provide comprehensive assessments and interventions for those identified with mental health or substance use needs. The approach is designed to be innovative and responsive to the unique challenges faced by at-risk youth.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 3 through 18 years (17½ years maximum at time of enrollment)
* Referred by Primary Care Physician's (PCP) from one of the three Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) primary care intervention sites to the Family Connections team for an integrated child mental health and/or substance use disorder clinical assessment.
* Positive screen on CHA's standard pediatric mental health and substance use screening instruments, and/or parental concern about possible mental health/substance use needs, and/or PCP concern about possible mental health/substance use needs
* Enrolled in MassHealth

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects over 17.5 years (SAMHSA data collection required at 6 and 12 months after enrollment which must occur before age 18 years.)
* Youth who are not enrolled in MassHealth
* CHA patients with PCP located at CHA primary care site other than the identified intervention sites

Where it's running

• Cambridge Health Alliance
  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Katherine E Grimes, MD, MPH — Cambridge Health Alliance
• Study coordinator: Katherine E Grimes, MD, MPH
• Email: katherine_grimes@hms.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-806-8718

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.