This page will be updated as new webinars are posted. Developing Mental Health Referral Pathways: Webinar – October 2019Referral Pathways: Actions or steps taken after identifying youth with a potential mental health issue. Liz Krubsack, School Mental Health ConsultantStudent Services/Prevention and Wellness Access these slides on DPI’s website grant...
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Spotlight your School Mental Health Initiative
Whether your program has been up and running for years or if you are just getting started, your story is valuable for your colleagues and all the Wisconsin schools that haven’t yet started on their journey to initiate a comprehensive school mental health program. Please use this form to share a...
Suicide Prevention Bills
On Tuesday, November 19 the Senate Committee on Education will be holding a hearing on Senate Bill 498 which would provide grants to support peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs in high schools and Senate Bill 496 which would require that student identification cards include contact information for suicide prevention hotlines. The companion bill to SB 496...
Consultation Definition Change Advances
The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously approved Assembly Bill 192 to include parents in the definition of consultation. The bill now moves to the State Senate for final action. The State Legislature will return to floor action on proposals in January 2020. Details on Assembly Bill 192
Insurance and Paying for Treatment Webinar Oct 23
Families for Depression Awareness is releasing our free What Families Need to Know About Mental Health and Insurance webinar on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 12pm ET. In this webinar, you’ll learn ways to help your loved one navigate insurance and pay for mental health treatment. Family caregivers and expert...
Rural Wisconsin schools getting mental health help by video
September 2, 2019 HOLCOMBE, Wis. (AP) — Students at a rural Wisconsin school district are getting access to mental health services with a new video-conferencing system to address a shortage of options nearby. The closest mental health clinic available to students at the Lake Holcombe School District is about...
Back to School Toolkit from Mental Health America
As children and teens head back to school, many are often experiencing stress and loneliness. While it is normal to deal with some degree of stress or loneliness, if a young person continues to feel overwhelmed, unable to cope and feels as though their stress or loneliness is affecting...
Department awards $6.5 million in school mental health grants: Impact of program doubled by 2019-21 state budget
The Department of Public Instruction distributed $6.5 million for services to support students’ mental health in 120 public school districts and one independent charter school. The funding comes from the School-Based Mental Health Services Grants Program. For more information and details: https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2019/department-awards-65-million-school-mental-health-grants
July 25 Webinar: Suicide Prevention in Schools Part 3
This webinar will introduce participants to the evidence-based Signs of Suicide (SOS) program for middle and high schools. SOS educates teens on warning signs of depression and suicide and teaches them how to support themselves or a friend using ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell. SOS includes a vital screening...
Gov. Evers Announces Appointment of Linda A. Hall as Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health
On June 18, 2019, Governor Evers’ office announced the appointment of Linda Hall as the new Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health. Hall will be assuming her new role effective July 8. For the past 25 years, she worked for the Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies –...