Strengthening Student Mental Health with Community Partnerships (On Demand)

Description

Many school districts are reporting a significant increase in student mental health concerns and growing challenges in accessing counseling services and other resources, particularly in rural areas. This webinar will cover how to leverage your community’s unique strengths to support student mental health. Presenters will explore strategies for selecting and engaging community partners, guide you through conducting needs assessments and resource mapping, and share best practices for maintaining and strengthening partnerships over time.

Audience

Principals, teachers, school staff, and mental health professionals

Learning Objectives

Explain practical strategies for engaging local community organizations to enhance mental health support for K-12 students, particularly in rural settings.

Identify steps to effectively collaborate with local organizations to support student well-being.

Analyze current strengths in their school and communities to enhance mental health support systems.

Presenters

Pamela Black, MA, MEd, MSW.