In this Lunch and Learn from May 11, 2023, Dr. Veda Johnson and Sandy Matheson provide an overview of School-Based Health Center (SBHC) implementation. They share concrete tools to support developing a SBHC, including a data collection template and a sample MOU between school systems and medical sponsors.
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School Based Health Centers Training – Part 1
In this Lunch and Learn from February 22, 2023, Dr. Veda Johnson shares the positive impact of School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) on healthcare and behavioral health support access, health and academic outcomes, and school connectness.
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Infant and Early Childhood (IEC) Professional Development Course and Guidebook
This course and guidebook feature up-to-date science on early child development and includes CRM workshops with skills practice and self-guided modules all with DECAL-Approved Training Hours. The court incorporates the Community Resiliency Model (CRM).
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Trainings – Early Childhood and Education
The Trauma Informed Training Road Map highlights and promotes trainings to build a trauma informed Georgia. The Early Childhood and Education section includes trainings to support student and school staff wellbeing.
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Learning Cards
Accessible, illustrated cards for key terms that are used to talk about mental health resilience and why it matters, including Adverse Childhood Experiences, Early Brain Development, Positive Childhood Experiences, Resilience, Toxic Stress, and being Trauma Informed in their communities.
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GDOE Mental Health Awareness Training
School leaders, teachers, and other school staff can request Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) for their schools. Topics include suicide prevention, general mental health awareness, trauma, educator wellness, and more.
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Georgia SBBH – More Resources
Use this link to see more resources on topics including school climate, public health advisories, funding models, and school justice partnerships.
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History of the SBBH Collaborative
The Carter Center provides an overview of the School Based Behavioral Health Collaborative, and its mission to make school based behavioral health as common as the school lunch.
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Mental Health Program
The Mental Health Program works to promote awareness about mental health issues, inform public policy, achieve equity for mental health care, and reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illnesses.
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Free Your Feels Campaign
The Free Your Feels campaign helps Georgia’s children, teens, and young adults stay mentally healthy by expressing their true feelings with peers, parents, teachers, and most importantly, themselves. Free Your Feels provides free educational resources, instant access to mental health professionals, and support for kids and families.