Profound disparities in pediatric developmental outcomes warrant innovative approaches to support vulnerable youth (Karpman et al., 2023). Integrated efforts with school-based programs enhance access to behavioral health resources. Specifically, school-based mentorship programs offer academic, social, and logistical benefits for participating students (Kuperminc et al., 2020).

We are conducting a mixed-method evaluation a school-based mentorship program (Pioneer Trailblazers) to assess program impact and identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration. We collected targeted data from teachers regarding students' needs as well as feedback from Trailblazers' regarding students' their experiences over the course of the school year. We identified common referral concerns (e.g., academic, social), strategies used by high school mentors to address target goals, and opportunities for program improvement.