Urban Institute For Behavioral Health

Can you give me information about Urban Institute For Behavioral Health as I am looking for it?

[Kiran Chandar]

Urban Institute for Behavioral Health is a group of 20 private community based services that are healthcare providers dedicated to bridging the acknowledged gap between science and practice in the New York City.


Research Centers & Programs:
Center for Collaborative Inner-City Child Mental Health Services Research (CCCR)
Director: Mary McKay, Ph.D. Co-Directors: Gary Butts, MD, Sue M. Marcus, Ph.D., & Gary Rosenberg, Ph.D.


The Center for Mental Health Implementation and Dissemination Science in States for Children, Adolescents, and Families (IDEAS)
Director: Kimberly Hoagwood, Ph.D. Co-Directors: Mary McKay, Ph.D., Gary Butts, MD & Gary Rosenberg, Ph.D.


Clinic Technical Assistance Center (C-TAC)
Directors: Kimberly Hoagwood, Ph.D. & Mary McKay, Ph.D.


STEP-UP: Promoting Youth Educational Success, Future Options, Mental Health and Positive Development within Inner-city High Schools & Local Communities
Community Partnerships to Prevent Urban Health Risks (CHAMPIONS)
Community Collaborative Board (CCB)


Some Journal Articles/Working Papers:


Vu, C.M., Schwartz, S.L., & Austin, M.J. (2011). Providing childcare services to a multi-ethnic community. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 8(1-2):29-44.


Munson, M.R., Floersch, J.E., & Townsend, L. (2010). Are health beliefs related to adherence among adolescents living with mood disorders? Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research,


Ali, A., Hawkins, R., & Chambers, D. (2010). Recovery from depression among clients transitioning out of poverty. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 80(1):26-33.



Contact Detail:
Urban Institute For Behavioral Health
1 Washington North
New York, NY 10003
P: 212-998-5937
F: 212-995-4533
E: mcsilver@nyu.edu