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What is TEAM UP?

Transforming and Expanding Access to Mental Health Care Universally in Pediatrics

What does TEAM UP do?

TEAM UP is a pediatric integrated behavioral health initiative designed to equip pediatrics practices to deliver evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, integrated behavioral healthcare in structurally marginalized communities.

What is TEAM UP's mission?

TEAM UP is grounded in the belief that access to services to promote behavioral health and family strengthening is a social justice issue.

The initiative seeks to meet the needs of community members that have experienced multiple challenges in their home countries or local communities, from trauma and racism to poverty and violence.

It builds upon the strength of primary care practices as anchoring, culturally competent institutions that share this mission, and that have come together to develop a sustainable, adaptable, and replicable model of integrated health care.

What is TEAM UP's vision?

All children and families will live within a community that fosters and promotes physical and behavioral health, wellness, and resilience.

What is TEAM UP's aim?

To promote positive child health and well-being through innovative and consistent delivery of evidence-informed integrated behavioral health care.

What is TEAM UP's target population?

TEAM UP serves children and their families seeking care in structurally marginalized communities.

How many children does TEAM UP serve?

TEAM UP serves 40,000 children in Massachusetts annually.

74% are from a racial and/or ethnic minoritized group;
37% are best served in a language other than English;
67% live at or below the federal poverty level.

What is TEAM UP's reach?

40,000 Children served annually;
390+ Integrated workforce trained;
7+ Health centers & emerging partnerships.

What is the evidence that supports the TEAM UP Model?

TEAM UP’s robust evaluation arm has demonstrated positive outcomes for children and families, the health care workforce, and system-wide utilization of primary care services. Ten peer-reviewed studies are included in these publications.

Read our peer-reviewed literature→