A decade of real results in real schools.

And, anchored in clinical science, implementation science, and school mental health research.

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Founded within the University of Michigan Medical School and now an independent nonprofit, TRAILS is built on decades of field research. We’ve grown to serve more than 2,000 schools over ten years.

Your staff already show up, in hallways and classrooms, even when it’s difficult. TRAILS supports them with evidence-based tools and professional development that helps them support student mental health and improve attendance, behavior, and engagement.

Helping every adult in the building support students

TRAILS helps school staff build the confidence and skills they need to support students using evidence-based practices

90%+ use the skills in real work

More than 90% of participants integrate TRAILS strategies into their work

Source, Internal Program Evaluation

Up to 48% rise in preparedness

Staff show up to a 48% improvement in preparedness to support student mental health

Internal Program Evaluation

We are making an impact: 10 years of proven results in over 2,000 schools

  • 23%increase in students' use of cognitive coping skillsInternal Program Evaluation
  • ~27%fewer depression and anxiety symptomsSource
  • 11%more hopefulnessInternal Program Evaluation

Improving outcomes that matter for schools

Schools implementing TRAILS demonstrated improvements in outcomes that support student success and school functioning.

58% fewer severe disciplinary incidents

Source

18% less chronic absenteeism

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“I believe my symptoms of depression have decreased as a result. We learned about coping mechanisms last week and I’ve been using them and they have really helped.”
High School Student, Washtenaw International High School, Ypsilanti, Michigan

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