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The Northwest MHTTC invites you to read our March newsletter. Read about our continuing response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and some valuable related resources including national Assertive Community Treatment virtual meetings, telehealth, and social distancing guidance. We also share new products on the youth peer workforce and trauma-informed care.

  Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful and worrisome. You may have to deal with uncertainty, concerns about your health and the health of your family and friends, a change in your routine, limited access to needed resources, and more. Thankfully there are steps you can take to care for yourself during difficult times. There are also services and supports available if you need a higher level of emotional care.

  Educators have been asked to fill many roles during this public health crisis. They have had to adjust to new learning environments, provide emotional support to students, maintain communication with parents, take care of themselves and their families, among other responsibilities. At the same time, they are experiencing the anxiety and worry about the public health crisis along with the rest of the community. Here are some tools to help.

    A public health crisis can cause distress for all involved, including providers of behavioral health services. Attending to your personal wellbeing during this time is just as important as supporting the individuals you serve. Providers are encouraged to be aware of the toll that working with others in distress can have on their own mental wellbeing.

Social distancing is the deliberate increasing of physical space between people to stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious illness. For mental health professionals, the challenges that accompany social distancing can place significant roadblocks to daily work. This product provides tips for the mental health workforce on supporting behavioral health during social distancing.

The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and has developed a webpage to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across our region. Note, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration stands ready to assist in any manner possible and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.   COVID-19 Mental Health Resources The COVID-19 Mental Health resources page houses dozens of reputable resources and evidenced-based models for addressing mental health during a pandemic. The webpages is continually being updated and is currently organized by the following topics: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources Housing Resources School-Based Resources Resources for Caregivers and Parents Additional Resources   If you have questions about this website or products you thing would be valuable on this page, please contact Shawnda Schroeder at [email protected].  

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC School Mental Health Monthly shares resources, events, and insights to support school leadership, educators, and staff throughout HHS Region 9.

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC Monthly Bulletin provides resources, events, and news that are relevant to the diverse mental health workforce in HHS Region 9. Each Monthly Bulletin includes a spotlight section on youth and young adult mental health, our national area of focus.

The Northwest MHTTC invites you to read this special edition of our newsletter from March 2020, which features resources from SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center and King County public health.

Educators are often the first line of support in addressing mental health needs for students. They recognize the impact a student's mental health has on learning and achievement and realize that there's a great deal that can be done to help students in the school setting. 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. School-Based Mental Health Resources The School-Based Mental Health resources page houses dozens of reputable resources and evidenced-based models for educators and parents. The webpages is continually being updated and is currently organized by the following topics:   COVID-19 For Families Mental Health and Equity Military Children and Family Rural School Mental Health School Mental Health School Safety Social Emotional Learning Suicide Prevention Teacher and School Staff Wellness Trauma Responsive Practices   If you have questions about this website, contact Shawnda Schroeder at [email protected]. If you have products you think would be valuable on this page, please send them to Stefanie Winfield at [email protected].