Our Mission
We are on a mission to enhance the nation’s
capacity to address pediatric mental health
through transformative training for
healthcare professionals.
The Crisis is Solvable
15 million children in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental health condition. Most don’t get adequate care. Trained clinicians can change that – right now, in every community.
TRAINING THAT CHANGES YOUNG LIVES
Build Skills.
Help Kids Sooner.
Change Lives.
Deepen Practice.
Expand What’s Possible.
TRAIN YOUR TEAM
REACH delivers customized group training for hospitals and health systems, primary care networks, mental health clinics, telepsychiatry access programs, and schools. We equip your entire team with the skills and confidence to provide evidence-based mental health care to the children and families you serve.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GROUP TRAININGPutting Science to Work
For two decades, we’ve equipped healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based skills — so more children get timely, effective care from a trusted clinician in their community.
Learn About REACHThe Proven Impact of
Pediatric Mental Health Care Training
REACH training leads to lasting, measurable change – for clinicians, health systems, and the children they serve. The evidence is clear: when primary care clinicians are equipped to act, kids get better care, faster.
See Our ANNUAL Reports99
%
of trained primary care
clinicians changed their
practice
67
%
reduction in mental health
specialist referrals
250
children impacted per EVERY
trained clinician
2.1
m
children (and counting)
supported to date
Every dollar provides more children with the care they need
From sponsoring a training to funding a scholarship, your support puts life-changing care within reach of more children and families in need.
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Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health Training
REACH has been honored by leading organizations across healthcare and the nonprofit sector for our evidence-based impact.
2025 Elevate Prize Winner
2024 AARP Purpose Prize Award Winner
2023 Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) Entrepreneur
Real Clinicians. Real Kids. Real Change.
Here’s what clinicians say about how REACH training helps patients.
“I came into the course as a general pediatrician with no training in pediatric mental health management. Following the course, I now feel empowered, equipped, and, most importantly, supported to implement meaningful change in my practice.”
— Casey Hester, MD
Pediatrician, Oklahoma City, OK
“Parents [of my patients] now have hope. I feel like I am instilling that I have the knowledge and confidence to treat their children’s mental health issues. And I love seeing the kids return [at their next appointment] – their improvement is incredibly rewarding.”
— Pediatrician, San Antonio, TX
“Over the years, the number of patients I see that have mental health concerns has gone up significantly. I had heard good things about [REACH]…I just could not believe how good it was. The way it’s taught is just perfection. So well done.”
– Sarah Lester, MD
Pediatrician, New London, NH
Find the Right Training for You
Browse evidence-based training for primary care
clinicians, mental health clinicians, school support staff,
and healthcare organizations across the U.S.
Research and MEDIA from REACH
The latest evidence, training insights, and perspectives
advancing pediatric mental health care.
From the Founder: Why Measurement-Based Care May Be Our Most Important Skill
One of the questions I am often asked is, “What is the single most important clinical skill taught in REACH training?” Many people expect
Bridging the Autism Care Gap: What to Expect from REACH’s New Autism Essentials Course
Current CDC data shows that roughly one in 31 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Yet, there are fewer than 700 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians (DBPs)
20 Years of REACH: Closing the Gap, Expanding Care
From the start, our name was intentional. We chose “Children’s Health,” not “mental health,” to reduce stigma and because it was already clear…
EVENTS
Upcoming REACH Trainings and Events
Find an upcoming training and take the next step towards addressing mental health concerns with confidence.
Fri
6
Nov 2026
Adult Behavioral Health in Primary Care
This course builds the skills and confidence you need to assess, diagnose, and treat adult behavioral health problems in your own practice, so your patients get support now rather than later.
Sat
7
Nov 2026
Autism Essentials: Identify, Evaluate, Support
This Autism Essentials course trains clinicians to provide comprehensive, neuro-affirming ongoing care to autistic youth — and to become confident, empowering partners for the families who depend on them.
Fri
13
Nov 2026
Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP)
The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns. Participants can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by completing the mini-fellowship components: (a) A dynamic three-day course, followed by (b) eight case-based, group learning calls.
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