The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Children, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) partnered to develop and publish the Children’s Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Needs Assessment Template and Guidelines. This template aligns with the system of care framework (SOC) and is designed to assist CMHI grantees to comprehensively evaluate the current landscape of children’s mental health services, identifying critical needs and areas for improvement within systems of care.
Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Needs Assessment Template and Guidelines
Author(s): National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
Contributed by: Community Engagement and Needs Assessment Workgroup
Publication year: 2025
Type: Procedural/Guidance Document/Guides
Target audience: Systems Leaders and Administrators, People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts, Organizations Providing Training and Technical Assistance
Experience: Beginner
Language: English