
Focus Area for the Mountain Plains MHTTC
Educators are often the first line of support in addressing mental health needs for students. They recognize the impact mental health has on learning and achievement.In response, the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) has developed training, technical assistance, and resources to support school-based mental health. The MHTTC team continues to develop online resource guides and toolkits as well as curricula and self-paced trainings to assist school professionals in understanding and implementing core concepts of best practices in school mental health. The Mountain Plains MHTTC team members are also available for technical assistance and in person or distance training on topics and issues most relevant to your school, district, or state.
Primary Goals of the School-Based Mental Health Program Include:
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Provide training and technical assistance on implementation of evidence based mental health services, supports, and programs in schools and districts.
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Build capacity and create learning communities among educators.
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Provide resources and support for schools, districts, and teachers to address trauma and incorporate trauma responsive practices in the classroom.
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Integrate mental health into teacher preparation so teachers are prepared to support all students.
Upcoming Trainings
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Updates on Youth Mental Health Services in Ohio
The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI
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Building Capacity of School Personnel to Promote Positive Mental Health in Native American Children…
Event Description The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains
Products & Resources
Cultural Competence and Community Inlcusion
The Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds and School Mental Health in the Southeast
Leveraging State Plan Amendments and Medicaid Waivers to Expand School Mental Health Services in Medicaid
Medicaid and School Mental Health Services: FAQs
Contingency Management— Practical Applications for Mental Health Practitioners
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Students
State Policies & School Mental Health in the Southeast, Third Update
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): An Overview | HealtheKnowledge
Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental Health Providers | HealtheKnowledge
Functional Contextual Thinking and Its Application for School Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Session 3 of Rising Practices and Policies in our Workforce: Working with Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Home Security
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 2
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Support the Mental Health of Autistic Students: An Overview
Promoting the Academic & Social Success of LGBTQ+ Youth Informational Brief
Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
Great Lakes Current August 2022
Integration of NCLAS in Health Services Delivery | Highlights & Key Concepts
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Awareness for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
Putting It Together: Wisdom to Know the Difference for Supervisors | Podcast
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
An Introduction to Classroom WISE

Welcome to Healtheknowledge, a free online learning & low-cost continuing education for health and behavioral health professionals. You can enroll in either of the following ongoing courses through the Mountain Plains MHTTC:

Classroom WISE is a FREE 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school staff in supporting the mental health of students in the classroom. Developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health, this package offers evidence-based strategies and skills to engage and support students experiencing adversity and distress.
In addition to a free online course on mental health literacy for educators and school staff, a video library and resource collection are also available!

Aimed at being used as a companion training for Classroom WISE, the Central East MHTTC and National Center for School Mental Health have created Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity (CIE) WISE.
In CIE WISE, K-12 educators and school staff learn how inequities in education impact student mental health and how implicit bias influences our perceptions and responses. Educators and school staff are also equipped with culturally inclusive and equitable strategies to promote student well-being and support students experiencing adversity, distress, and mental health concerns in the classroom.

Toolkits
Description
Strengthening Resilience: Promoting Positive School Mental Health Among Indigenous Youth
The purpose of this document is to provide tools for K-12 educators, administrators, and mental health treatment providers to better address the learning and behavioral health needs of Indigenous youth in a holistic manner.
Promoting Positive Mental Health in Rural Schools
This guide provides resources specific to addressing the unique mental health training and technical assistance needs of schools serving rural and remote communities.
School Mental Health Toolkit
This toolkit is a blueprint for school mental health services and will guide community members, schools, local leaders, and districts through 10 best practices, including strategies for implementing, funding, and sustaining mental health services in both rural and urban schools.
Trauma Responsive Schools Theory of Change Toolkit: Version Two, National Edition
The Trauma Responsive Schools Theory of Change Toolkit is designed to guide users to develop a plan and to organize efforts to meet evidence-based practice standards in creating trauma responsive schools. The toolkit integrates knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] to inquire about additional resources regarding school-based mental health and other mental health topics.