Mental Health in Schools, The Chill Project by Allegheny Health Network: Interview with Dr. Will Davies, Founder and Director of The Chill Project

Dr. Will Davies is the Founder and Director of The Chill Project by Allegheny Health Network. 

In just four years, The Chill Project has expanded to 20 schools. Dr. Davies says the 3-tiered approach that serves kids in k-12, and works in tandem with the school’s guidance counselors. 

In this interview, Dr. Davies talks to us about how his personal experience working in schools lead him to create The Chill Project, how he and his team are helping children cope after tragic events, how they’re providing support to both students and teachers, and why relationship building is so important. 

Learn more about The Chill Project: https://www.ahn.org/services/psychiatry-mental-health/mindfulness/chill-project  

Connect with Dr. Will Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-c-davies-ed-d-8744b09b/  

You can also listen to the full interview on podcast providers.

Apple podcast link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of/id1549592446  

I Heart podcast link:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-speaking-of-76708275/#  

Spotify podcast link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1g2LUGr0SzxbBmSHB3FHyL?si=PNO79sBOReGXQJu_CrsJEg