APS

2025 APS Annual Convention

Integrating Behavioral Health Services in the Out-of-School Time Setting: “Best” Practices for a Whole-Child, Whole-Family Approach

Friday, May 23, 2025 · Washington, DC

Oral · Clinical Science

Out-of-school time programs, such as Boys & Girls Club (BGC), present opportunities to promote a “whole-child, whole-family” (CDC, 2023) approach to well-being. This symposium highlights the ways one BGC is integrating behavioral health across program areas to build community and increase access to tailored supports and services.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Molly CoryChair
    Boys and Girls club of Southeast Michigan (BGCSM)
  • Tiffany AbregoCoChair
    Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan

Presentations

  1. B for Behavioral Health in "Best" ModelCassandra Pallo, Sarah Wells, Chris Palmer
  2. E for Edutainment in "Best" ModelSiba Alzohaili, Hannah Kingkittisack
  3. S for Sports in "Best" ModelJasmine Cosby, Sarah Clark
  4. T for Talent and Innovation in "Best" ModelVictoria August, Cassandra Pallo