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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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    This page contains resources for educators and professionals serving children and youth in school and out-of-school settings.

    National Alli​​ance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Ending the Silence
    NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that is free to schools and communities. This presentation helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.

    Mental ​Health America: Back to School Toolkit
    The Back to School Toolkit provided by Mental Health America offers youth and parents resources and assistance on the effects trauma can have on the mind and how trauma can trigger mental health conditions. Toolkits are updated yearly.

    Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
    Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Technical Assistance Center on PBIS supports schools, districts, and states to build systems capacity for implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional and behavior support. 

    Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens
    To support the growing needs of children and teens, OnlineCounselingPrograms.com offers various resources on mental health and education related topics - from sexual identity to study skills – in the form of lists, articles, guides, videos, and more to support parents, teachers, professionals, and kids in social, academic, behavioral, and emotional development. 

    ​Crisis Interven​​tion

    Ready, Set, Go, Review:  Screening for Behavioral Health Risk in Schools (SAMHSA) (PDF)
    This toolkit is designed to guide schools through the process of developing comprehensive screening procedures, as well as provide readily available resources to facilitate the implementation of effective behavioral health screening in schools.
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    Resilience Strategies for Educators: Techniques for Self-Care and Peer Support (PDF)
    Resource list of compassion fatigue and behavioral health websites.