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Lenee Bassham
Director, Child Safety at The Center for Children’s Health at Cook Children’s
Lenee Bassham is the Director of Child Safety at The Center for Children's Health, led by Cook Children's. She oversees the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Task Force, which works to mitigate the effects of trauma on children.1 Bassham plays a key role in community initiatives aimed at preventing youth suicide and improving mental health services in Tarrant County, Texas.1
In her role, Bassham:
- Leads the ACEs Task Force, which has expanded to address the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health.1
- Coordinates efforts to develop clear and consistent messaging for suicide prevention and mental health awareness.1
- Facilitates collaboration between various community partners in health care, education, and youth services.1
Bassham emphasizes the importance of community-driven responses to mental health challenges, stating, "It just works better from a community perspective if it's really a community-driven need and a community-driven response, than if it's just one organization pushing it out".1
She is also listed as a Director on the Board of Directors for The Parenting Center, further demonstrating her involvement in child welfare and family support initiatives.2
