Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health

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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.  


The primary center goals are:

  • Provide training and technical assistance on implementation of mental health services in schools and school system
  • Build infrastructure and create learning communities
  • Support educational leaders to promote mental health for ALL
  • Foster regional alliances and collaborative efforts

 


"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)


Northwest School Mental Health Supplement Reviews:

Year 1 - 4 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Summary

Year 4 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review

Years 1-3 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Summary 

Year 3 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review 

Year 2 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review 

Year 1 Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement Review


Current Events:

2024 Speaker Series - Promoting A Positive School Climate for Student Mental Health: Effective Data, Systems, & Practices - Register Now!

2023 National PBIS Leadership ForumRegister Now!

Washington State Mental Health Summit 2023 - Register Now!

Classroom WISE: A Mental Health Literacy Course for Teachers and School Staff - Now Available! 

 

Past Events

2022-2023 School Year

>> Overview of Events from August 2022 to August 2023 School Year

 

 

2021-2022 School Year

>> Overview of Events from August 2021 to August 2022 School Year

 

 

2020-2021 School Year

>> Overview of Events from August 2020 - August 2021 School Year

 

 

2019-2020 School Year

>> Overview of Events from August 2019 - August 2020 School Year

 

 

Special Events in Response to COVID-19

The Back-to-School Series  

The Well-Being Series  

 

 

News: 

The New Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988

Oregon Department of Education Launches Oregon Classroom WISE

School Mental Health Supports for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland 

U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health 

Tier 1 School-Based Mental Health Literacy Library 

Announcing the Launch of 'A Mindful State' 

News Article: Washington students are facing a mental health crisis. Here’s why schools are on the front lines - The Seattle Times 

The Case for School Mental Health Brief 

Journal Publication: Rates for Mental Health Service Utilization 

Journal Publication: What Happens When Training Goes Virtual? 

MHTTCs Implementing Change Stories Featuring Northwest MHTTC: Interconnected Systems Framework Demonstration Project 

School Mental Health Initiative in Idaho Leads to Greater Mental Health Integration In Schools

School Mental Health Team Featured at 2020 Northwest PBIS Conference in Tacoma 

Resource from the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, "Supporting Student Mental Health: Resources to Prepare Educators"

School Mental Health Initiative in Idaho 

 

 

Products

SMART Center 2023 Virtual Speaker Series Recordings & Materials Resource Document

Anchored in Our Roots Toolkit, Resources, & Webinar Recordings

Addressing The Impact of Racism and Associated Trauma | Resources to Support Youth in Schools and at Home

UW SMART Center 2022 Virtual Speaker Series - Recordings & Materials Resource Document 

Managing Anxiety and Return to Schools Toolkit 

Resources for Supporting Our Communities Through the Uvalde Tragedy 

Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) Series Resource Guide 

 

Newsletters:

Fall 2023 School Mental Health Newsletter

Spring 2023 School Mental Health Newsletter

Winter 2023 School Mental Health Newsletter

>> Additional School Mental Health Products

 

Highlighted Resources

School Mental Health Framework and Tool Guide

>> Additional School Mental Health Highlighted Resources

Looking for more resources? Check out our resources page here


How to get involved:

  • Join the mailing list for alerts about trainings, monthly e-newsletters, tools and resources. Sign up Here!
  • Let us know about: 
    • School Mental Health and MTSS workforce needs.
    • Upcoming events that could be shared with others and/or enhanced by SMH or MTSS presentations.
    • Other state, district, or regional leaders who should know about our center.
    • Partnership opportunities.

 

For more information, contact:

Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd
[email protected]
School Mental Health Director, Northwest MHTTC