In late 2019, Northland Pines High School in Eagle River became the first school in the state to adopt the Youth Mental Health Crisis Plan Card. If your school or organization is interested in helping to pilot this new resource, please contact the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
For Educators
Trauma Informed Care Workshop – February 3, 2020
The WI Office of Children’s Mental Health Trauma Informed Care workgroup is kicking off their 2020 training series on February 3, 2020. Using their popular multi-site training format, the workshop will be webcast to more than fifteen locations statewide (see details below). Registration information will be available January 3, 2020. Topic: Vicarious...
Coalition Launches New School Mental Health Navigator Community of Practice in 2020
The Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin in collaboration with the Department of Public Instruction is forming a new Community of Practice to support professionals who function as school mental health navigators within their school communities. The “mental health navigator” role is still an emerging position, but has become a critical component of...
Webinars from WI Dept of Public Instruction (DPI)
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 the slides from DPI’s website grant page if...
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...
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...
Teen Anxiety Webinar Sept 25
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting our free Recognizing and Managing Teen Anxiety webinar on Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:15 PM PT. In this webinar, Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, a practicing psychotherapist and international best-selling author, will discuss the symptoms of an anxiety...
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...
Coalition members speak at Medicaid Reform and Oversight Committee Assembly on Clinical Consultation Code
On May 22nd, the Assembly Committee on Medicaid Reform and Oversight held a hearing on AB 192 relating to Mental Health Clinical Consultations for Students under Medicaid. This bill, that the Coalition has been advocating for would allow school therapists to be paid for consultations with parents. In addition,...
News 8 Story on School Mental Health
Nearly $100 million in state funding is being used to improve security in Wisconsin schools. As part of this statewide initiative to stop violence in our schools, lawmakers have also focused on addressing mental health. News 8 Investigates. WATCH VIDEO