Join us for a day of training: “Skills and Tools for Adolescent Engagement” on May 8, 2018 at the Best Western Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center. This full-day event features the expertise of Mike McGowan and Associates, a training and consultation firm specializing in school, workplace and family...
Kids in Crisis Series: Increasing Resources for School Mental Health
This article explores recent approved provisions in the state budget that support youth mental health and features Coalition member Linda Hall. The Kids in Crisis Series (by the Appleton/Fox Cities Post-Crescent), now one year running, examines teen suicide and youth mental health in Wisconsin. Post-Crescent Kids in Crisis Article
State of Education with DPI Superintendent Tony Evers
Link to Video of Speech by Tony Evers DPI Superintendent Tony Evers talks state of education and school funding priorities in budget cycles. (Source: WISCONSIN EYE Morning Minute)
Support School Mental Health! Contact Governor Walker
Dear School Mental Health Supporter: The Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin is celebrating the Joint Finance Committee’s action to increase funding for school mental health in the state budget. The Committee approved $3.25 million for school mental health grants (up $750,000 from the Governor’s budget) along...
Joint Finance Committee Approves Funding for School Mental Health Grants
The Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin celebrates the Joint Finance Committee’s August 28th action to increase funding for school mental health beyond the Governor’s budget initiatives. The Joint Finance Committee approved $3.25 million for school mental health grants (up $750,000 from the Governor’s budget) along with...
Missed the First Summit? Check out these Resources from Last Year
We’re pleased about the turnout and the collaborative spirit at the June 2017 2nd Annual Growing School-Based Mental Health Summit. In case you missed the first Summit in 2016, you can get all the great resources here to assist you as you grow your own school mental health collaboration!...
Study: Improving Access to Children’s Mental Health Care
The following research, conducted by the George Washington University Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS), identifies the systemic challenges to ensuring children’s access to mental health care common among many states and points to encouraging examples of success. Improving Access to Children’s Mental Health Care: Lessons...
13 Reasons Why
Local experts discussed the Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’ as part of a town hall meeting at Neenah High School. The event was part of USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s coverage of youth mental health through its Kids in Crisis series. (May 25, 2017) USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. http://post.cr/2r5nhpu
Kids in Crisis
Kids in Crisis: The Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework Kids in Crisis is USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s groundbreaking series on youth mental health. Wisconsin ranks among the worst states for rates of youth depression, youth suicide, and shortages of care providers. A team of 25 journalists throughout the state have spent...
Advancing School Mental Health in the State Budget
One in five students arrives at school with a diagnosable mental health concern that affects their ability to learn. WAFCA Executive Director Linda Hall looks at how the Governor’s Budget has promised support for Children & Families: Moving Forward on Mental Health School-based mental health. The commitment of $6 million...