week 3 discussion program
Outcomes
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Medium
Long term
TIDES FAMILY SERVICE (TFS)
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Situation Vulnerable youth (6–21) in Rhode Island face depression, family conflict, school dropout, and justice involvement. TFS provides community-based mental health, education, and crisis support. |
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Assumptions: PHQ-A used regularly; CBT weekly; family involvement supports retention; data de-identified per HIPAA. (Inferred from evidence-based models.) |
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External factors: Funding shifts, community violence, school calendars, and public-health crises may affect outcomes.
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Activities |
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What we do Intake & PHQ-A screening (entry, 6 wk, discharge) *
Weekly CBT & family sessions
After-school & recreation programs
24/7 crisis response & home visits
Tides School services |
Reach Approximately 500 youth served daily*
Families, caregivers, and teachers are involved in care planning.
Collaboration with local schools, community agencies, and justice programs |
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≥70% complete PHQ-A ≥20% score drop. Engagement ≥ 2 visits / 30 days Crisis safety plans in place |
50% reach remission (PHQ-A < 5) 30% fewer crisis calls. Better school attendance & behavior |
Sustained remission ≥ 6 mo More graduations / GEDs Fewer justice entries |
Inputs
Clinicians, social workers, mentors
State funding & philanthropy.
24/7 transport & phone systems
PHQ-A screening tools
School & justice partnerships
Community facilities