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
Subject Area: 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
- B for Behavioral Health in "Best" ModelCassandra Pallo, Sarah Wells, Chris Palmer
- E for Edutainment in "Best" ModelSiba Alzohaili, Hannah Kingkittisack
- S for Sports in "Best" ModelJasmine Cosby, Sarah Clark
- T for Talent and Innovation in "Best" ModelVictoria August, Cassandra Pallo