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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.

Assumptions: PHQ-A used regularly; CBT weekly; family involvement supports retention; data de-identified per HIPAA. (Inferred from evidence-based models.)

External factors: Funding shifts, community violence, school calendars, and public-health crises may affect outcomes.

Activities

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

≥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