
CHL is a non-profit organization focused on improving school and community health. Our staff and consultants apply expertise in health and education to design training, develop resources, and carry out research and evaluation.
Our approach to health improvement is comprehensive, and considers the relationships between the physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental dimensions of one’s life and of the community.
CHL is interested in advancing ecological approaches to address critical health issues along a continuum of care from prevention through recovery.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.