CASTRO CONSULTING GROUP LLC
Strengthening Behavioral Health Systems Through
Workforce Innovation, Evaluation, and Equity-Centered Organizational Practice.
Who We Are
Castro Consulting Group, LLC is a Massachusetts-certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in behavioral health, mental health, and substance use systems. Our work reflects more than three decades of experience across clinical practice, county and state leadership, multi-state technical assistance, community-based partnerships, and evaluation of complex initiatives.
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We approach our work with a commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and collaboration. Each engagement is grounded in listening, relational trust, and a deep respect for the lived experience and cultural knowledge held within the communities we serve.
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Our clients include state and local authorities, agency executives, community-based organizations, provider networks, and universities. We collaborate with leaders responsible for policy, service design, implementation, and workforce development across behavioral health systems in the United States and Puerto Rico.​
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Please explore our site to learn more about what we offer, and contact us with any questions. Castro Consulting Group is here for you.
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Castro Consulting Group, LLC is a Massachusetts-certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Small Business (M/WBE) recognized by the Supplier Diversity Office.
We welcome opportunities for procurement partnerships, contracting, and collaborative initiatives.
Expertise
Carolyn Castro, Ph.D., owner and CEO of Castro Consulting Group LLC (formerly Castro-Donlan Consulting LLC), brings over three decades of public and private experience in health and human services across diverse settings and disciplines, including federal, state, and local government and community-based nonprofit organizations. This includes experience in strategic planning, program development and implementation, evaluation, cross-system collaboration, and strategic community mobilization.
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What We Do
Our work spans the full continuum of behavioral health systems development—from workforce planning and evaluation to strategic implementation and executive coaching. We work alongside organizations to build structures that strengthen access, improve quality, and sustain culturally grounded care.​
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Workforce Development & System Design
We design and strengthen behavioral health workforce pipelines, training frameworks, career pathways, and equity-centered initiatives that prepare and sustain a diverse workforce.
Program & Systems Evaluation
We lead mixed-methods evaluations that inform policy, guide program improvement, and support accountability for state, federal, and foundation-funded initiatives.
Organizational & Executive Coaching
We provide reflective, practical coaching for leaders and teams navigating growth, organizational change, workforce challenges, and interagency coordination.
Strategic Planning & Implementation Support
We help organizations define their direction, develop implementation roadmaps, and build cross-agency partnerships that support long-term sustainability.
Grant Development & Funding Strategy
We support organizations in designing evidence-informed proposals and funding strategies for state, federal, and philanthropic investment.
Equity & Cultural Responsiveness
We help organizations integrate cultural knowledge, lived experience, and equity principles into leadership, service delivery, and workforce development.
Our Approach
​​​We approach our work with the understanding that sustainable systems emerge from practical strategies, thoughtful leadership, and a willingness to center culture, community, and equity in every decision. Our approach emphasizes:
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Equity and cultural responsiveness
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Collaborative and community-focused practice
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Reflective leadership and organizational clarity
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Implementation strategies that reflect the realities of practice
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Strengthening workforce capacity and resilience
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Respect for community knowledge and lived experience.
This approach supports organizations in building durable, responsive systems aligned with the people they serve.​
OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH
We support organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, partnering with agencies, nonprofit providers, universities, and community-driven behavioral health efforts.
OUR COMMITMENT
Strong behavioral health systems emerge from thoughtful leadership, supported workforces, culturally grounded practice, and meaningful partnerships with the communities most affected by behavioral health and structural inequities. Our commitment is to walk alongside our partners as they design, implement, and sustain systems that reflect these values.
LET'S CONNECT
P.O. Box 53
Northampton, MA 01061-0053
USA
Connecting@Castro-DonlanConsulting.com
(617) 276- 5430
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