SBDI Information Sheet and Map
January 2025
School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) Information for Schools
updated January 2025
Information sheet
SBDI works with schools and districts to reduce suspensions, expulsions, and arrests and improve connections to behavioral health services and supports for students.
View the SBDI Information Sheet
SBDI Map
Since 2009, SBDI has served 76 schools across 26 school districts. On average, SBDI schools have reduced court referrals by 25% and connected 24% more students to behavioral health services (via calls to 211 Mobile Crisis Intervention Services). View the SBDI Map of participating schools in Connecticut from 2009-2024.
School Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI)
Learn more at the Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative website.
Our work: School Mental Health
Learn more about CHDI's work to help schools and districts develop Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems.