TRAILS

Founded at the University of Michigan Medical School, TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) is among the most innovative and rapidly-growing school-based mental health solutions in the country.

Young people today are growing up in an increasingly complex world. It’s no surprise that rates of loneliness, hopelessness, depression, and anxiety are soaring. To help them develop into healthy, productive adults, we must equip our youth with effective strategies for maintaining mental wellness amidst complexity and uncertainty. Research has identified a powerful set of evidence-based practices that are simple to learn and highly effective—supporting everyday wellness and addressing challenges when they arise. TRAILS provides a critical missing link: ensuring that the adults in our K-12 schools are fluent in these best practices and have the tools to teach them.

At TRAILS, we believe every adult in a school plays a role in supporting student mental health. That’s why we provide a highly accessible digital platform with role-specific learning pathways for all staff, building a community of support that can meet every student's needs. To date, TRAILS has brought essential skills and resources to more than 14,000 teachers, administrators, and school mental health professionals.

As we work to respond to massive demand for TRAILS programming from schools and districts throughout the United States, our team is guided by a core commitment to equity: The TRAILS growth strategy identifies Title I designated schools as our broadest target population, and we aim specifically to impact students who experience high risk for poor mental health outcomes and disproportionate barriers to quality care. As we grow our team, we seek candidates who share our commitment to equity in health and healthcare access, who practice cultural humility, and who thrive in and contribute to an inclusive working environment.