Proving That Connection Keeps Students Learning
bryt was created in 2004 to address a critical gap in public education: what happens when a student tries to fully reengage with school after a serious mental health disruption?
Without specialized support, these students face high rates of dropout, chronic absenteeism, and costly out-of-district placements. bryt changes that trajectory by building sustainable, school-based transitional interventions that keep students safe, connected, and progressing toward graduation.
Today, more than 250 schools in six states, collectively serving more than 225,000 students, are implementing the bryt Intervention.
Measurable Results Across Our Network
| Attendance Recovery | +35% | Average increase in school attendance within 8 weeks of joining bryt. |
| Credit Progression | 85% | Graduated or completed the school year on track for graduation with their peers. |
| Cost Savings | High | Cost savings vary by district, but bryt can help schools reduce reliance on more restrictive or costly placements. |
Representative feedback from the bryt community underscores what the model is designed to make possible: a supported return to school, stronger coordination among adults, and a clearer path for students after a mental health or medical disruption.
“Before bryt, coming back to school after my hospital stay felt impossible. Having a quiet space and people who actually understood helped me catch up without panicking.”
—bryt Graduate
“bryt gave our district a clear, compassionate roadmap. We no longer guess how to help students returning from crisis—we have a proven system that works.”
—High School Principal
Explore Our Evidence & Leadership
To learn more about the research backing our model or to meet the experts guiding our work, explore the resources below:
Publications
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Our Team & Leadership
Meet the dedicated clinicians, educational strategists, and leaders at The Brookline Center behind the bryt initiative.
