Mental Health Minute
April 2024
Child Abuse Prevention Resources:
Wear Blue Day is April 5, 2024
SUMMER HIGHLIGHT - Mental Health/Behavioral Health Symposium: Instilling Hope for All!
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention
As mental health and behavioral concerns increase in our schools, educators and counselors are feeling more overwhelmed with the needs of their students. Join us along with Dr. Andy Young and Dr. Amy Bigbee-Grosso as we gain new insights into suicide prevention and crisis intervention strategies. What does preventative work look like and how can educators best support their students? Early identification is critical in this process! Considering at-risk populations, learn best practice strategies to instill hope in students. How we learn to handle a crisis situation enables us to be effective in connecting with our students as well as caring for ourselves.
Counselor Make & Take
Register here: June 24, 9:00-12:00 Elementary Counselor/Mental Health Professional
Register here: June 24, 1:00-4:00 Secondary Counselor/Mental Health Professional
School counselors will learn evidence-based counseling techniques to utilize when working with individual students or small groups. We will discuss best practices for implementation and participants will have the opportunity to "make and take" supplies to use with students.
Elementary counselors/mental health professionals - AM Session
Secondary counselors/mental health professionals - PM Session
K-12 counselors/mental health professionals - come for both sessions.
Upcoming Trainings at the ESC:
APRIL & MAY
4/4 - Bite-Sized PD: 504 Series Part 4 - Serving Students with Anxiety Under Section 504
4/9 - MTSS Series: Trauma-Sensitive Schools
4/11 - Community Resource Fair
4/16 - Mental Health Matters: A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Bullying
5/7 - MTSS Series: Developing an Ongoing PD/Support Plan
JUNE
6/3 - Social & Emotional Learning Resources for Student with Autism
6/5 - Psychological First Aid
6/10 - Mental Health & Behavioral Health Symposium: Instilling Hope for All!
6/12 - Youth Mental Health First Aid
6/17 - MTSS Summit
6/20 - Growth Mindset: How to get more out of practice with Trevor Ragan
School Counselor Updates
- School Counselor Resources Padlet - Updated resources including bullying, substance use, mental health topics, and more!
Anxiety Resources Highlight
With testing upon us, we may see some students experience an increase in worry and anxiety. Find resources for helping your students cope below.
Child Mind Institute: Anxiety Resources
Bright Futures Counseling: How to deliver anxiety counseling in each tier
Upcoming Events
H.E.A.R.D. Coalition Gather and Grow
Substance Use Conversations for Parents and Youth
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: YWCA Lubbock, 6501 University, Lubbock, TX
Come and share your questions and concerns
Discussion Topics
What really happens inside the brain when someone drinks or smokes?
How do I talk to my kids about drug and alcohol use?
Where to go or who to talk to when someone I know is using drugs - even if it's not a "problem" yet?
Everyone welcome to attend, special conversations for PARENTS, YOUTH, CHILDREN AND ANYONE interested in changing our community!
- FOR MORE INFORMATION: 806-775-3888 or GSTCLAIR@MYLUBBOCK.US
Webinars
Mental and Behavioral Health Webinar Series
Texas School Safety Center Webinar - Beyond Burnout Lunch & Learn Series
Texas School Safety Center Webinar - Bullying & Cyberbullying
Texas School Safety Center Webinar - Trauma-Informed Care for Educators (Elementary)
Texas School Safety Center Webinar - Trauma-Informed Care for Educators (Secondary)
Suicide Prevention
Trauma-Informed Care
Tier 2 & 3 Behavior
School Mental Health
Campus Alliance for Telehealth Resources (CATR)
Suicide Safer Schools: Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap
TEA: Mental Health & Behavioral Health
TEA: Safe and Supportive Schools
TEA: Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention
Check out these SMORE links!
How to reach me:
Email: asmallwood@esc17.net
Website: https://www.esc17.net/page/mentalhealth
Location: 1111 West Loop 289 Access Road, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: 806-281-5879
Behavioral Health Partnership Program Liaison
Hi!! I am Kendra Cates. I am the Behavioral Health Partnership Program Liaison partnering with ESC Region 17. I am an LPC-S and have experience in clinical practice as well as in a school district before joining the StarCare team this year. I will be available to assist with connecting you to resources for your students and families for mental health and substance use issues that your district or campus may need! I am so honored to have this opportunity and excited to be a resource for each of you!
Email: kcates@starcarelubbock.org
Location: 1111 West Loop 289 Access Road Lubbock TX 79416
Phone: 806-281-5804