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In addition to regular training activities and special areas of focus, the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (Northwest) has received funding to support increased training and technical assistance for school mental health in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. To operationalize this support Northwest has partnered with the University of Washington School Mental Health Assessment, Research, and Training (SMART) Center, a national leader in developing and supporting implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in schools, including prevention, early intervention, and intensive supports.
The Northwest School Mental Health (SMH) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Training and Technical Assistance (TA) Center, within the UW SMART Center, supports school mental health efforts with the goal to build a single system of delivery in which education and mental health systems are integrated across the tiers.
"I am so grateful to not feel isolated in what I do. It was a reminder to stay anchored in my roots for sustenance and to use that information to assist the families and communities that we serve. Thank you for the information and the support. Please know that I appreciate all that you do. This was a very special time and I have been able to take that energy on all that we do."
– Terehasa Lee-MChunganji
Anchored in Our Roots participant
“Being in a public school district mental health is at the forefront of the work I do. NW MHTTC provides training that has allowed me to expand my mental health knowledge. This forum has allowed me to easily access information from experts across the state, gain ideas, resources, and participate in a community that is implementing evidence-based practices.”
– Kara Lamb
MTSS-SEB District Coach
Pasco School District
“ODE and the Mental Health in Education Team are grateful for the NW MHTTC team's continued partnership, collaboration, and tireless effort. We are strengthening Oregon's mental health literacy as a result of this partnership and look forward to continuing to work together!”
– B Grace Bullock, Ph.D.
Director of Mental and Behavioral Health
Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
Year 1 - 4 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Summary
Year 4 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review
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Year 3 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review
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How to get involved:
For more information, contact:
Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd
[email protected]
School Mental Health Director, Northwest MHTTC