The NBD Model
NBD Network reduces risk, strengthens response coordination, and builds institutional readiness for high-acuity mental health crises on post-secondary campuses. We implement structured, evidence-informed crisis response systems through a phased model: assessment and readiness, system design, training and implementation, and long-term evaluation and refinement. Our work is embedded within existing campus services, policies, and governance structures to ensure durability, accountability, and sustainable impact.
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Phase 1: Institutional Mapping and Risk Analysis
NBD establishes a structured understanding of how crises currently move through the institution, including decision points, role boundaries, and escalation logic.
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Response Architecture and Workforce Development
NBD defines the formal structure of the response system, including role typologies, protocols, supervision logic, and inter-unit coordination, alongside a standardized training framework delivered through the NBD curriculum.
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Performance Monitoring and System Stabilization
NBD situates the model within institutional governance, outlining how protocols are maintained, reviewed, and adjusted over time.