SBMH

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:

  • Provide training and technical assistance on implementation of evidence based mental health services, supports, and programs in schools and districts.

  • Build capacity and create learning communities among educators.

  • Provide resources and support for schools, districts, and teachers to address trauma and incorporate trauma responsive practices in the classroom.

  • Integrate mental health into teacher preparation so teachers are prepared to support all students.


 

Upcoming Trainings

Dec

05

The 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health: Building Hopeful Futures for All Youth

The 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health is December 5-7 in New Orleans, LA

Dec

07

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Dec

12

Strengths-Based Holistic Approaches to Youth Mental Health

SERIES DESCRIPTION The Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School

Dec

13

Medicaid Policy & School Mental Health Part II

Medicaid is a leading source of financing for school mental health services and programs. As

Jan

04

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Jan

10

Bullying Prevention Through Empathy Building: Getting Students To Care

The relationship between empathy and healthy peer relationships has been studied at length over the

Jan

16

Overcoming Stigma: Actions to Improve Adolescent Mental Health

Event Description The training will cover the following learning objectives: - Identify stigma

Jan

17

2024 Speaker Series Presents: Fostering Belonging in Staff Recruitment and Retention by Dr.Nikole…

This event is part of the UW SMART Center's 2024 Virtual Speaker Series. Learn more and register for

Jan

17

Building Capacity of School Personnel to Promote Positive Mental Health in Indigenous Children and…

>> Click Here to Fill Out the Registration Form << Please submit your registration form found on

Jan

29

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with Consultation Calls

The Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center will host a virtual Trauma-Focused

Jan

30

Mindful Self-Compassion for Educators

Mindful Self-Compassion for Educators is a 8-session online course that also includes an optional

Feb

01

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Feb

08

2024 Speaker Series Presents: Becoming - The Journey of a Change Agent by Dr.Nikole Hollins-Sims |…

This event is part of the UW SMART Center's 2024 Virtual Speaker Series. Learn more and register for

Feb

08

AWARE Quarterly Learning Collaborative

A learning community among state education and mental health leaders involved in Project AWARE

Mar

07

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Mar

20

2024 Speaker Series Presents: Bullying Prevention in Elementary and Middle School - Foundations and…

This event is part of the UW SMART Center's 2024 Virtual Speaker Series. Learn more and register for

Apr

04

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Apr

17

2024 Speaker Series Presents: Bullying Prevention in Elementary and Middle Schools - Leveraging…

This event is part of the UW SMART Center's 2024 Virtual Speaker Series. Learn more and register for

Apr

24

22nd Annual NWPBIS Conference

April 24 - 26, 2024 The 22nd Annual NWPBIS Conference will be held April 24 - 26, 2024 at the Tacoma

Apr

25

Cyberbullying: Actionable Strategies for Administrators

Administrators are in the unenviable role of having to make very difficult disciplinary and policy

May

02

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

May

09

AWARE Quarterly Learning Collaborative

A learning community among state education and mental health leaders involved in Project AWARE

Jun

06

Texas Education Service Center Trauma-Informed Practices Learning Community

The South Southwest MHTTC hosted the Educator Wellness and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Master

Aug

08

AWARE Quarterly Learning Collaborative

A learning community among state education and mental health leaders involved in Project AWARE

Products & Resources

Managing Behaviors in the Classroom During Challenging Times

Managing Behaviors in the Classroom During Challenging Times As an unprecedented new school year began, this 60-minutes webinar addressed basic

Healtheknowledge

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 throughout the Mountain Plains MHTTC:

 

 


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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!

 

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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.

 

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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. 


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To view resources about the global COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected school mental health, please click here


 


Please reach out to us at [email protected] to inquire about additional resources regarding school-based mental health and other mental health topics. 


 

 

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