This report explores the growing need for school-based behavioral health support, providing insights on youth mental health trends, effective interventions, and the Georgia Apex Program. The aim is to equip caregivers and educators with tools to advocate for and access critical resources for student well-being.
Organizations: Resilient Georgia
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SBBH Guide for Philanthropists
Summarized for funders and philanthropists, this guide highlights the urgent need for improved school-based behavioral health (SBBH) services. It explores rising mental health challenges among Georgia’s youth, evidence-based prevention programs, and the Georgia Apex Program, and includes actionable steps and funding opportunities to expand equitable access to these critical services.
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School Based Health Centers Training – Part 2
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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Inner Explorer
Inner Explorer is a digital platform providing audio-guided mindfulness practices that educators and families can use with their students to improve academic performance, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Featured in Resilient Georgia’s Lunch & Learn, Inner Explorer has partnered with organizations such as Clayton County Public Schools, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and more.
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Hope Givers
Youth-based mental health programs HOPE GIVERS and HOPE GIVERS LIVE are explored with Connected Content Executive Director Tamlin Hall in this Lunch and Learn session. Learn how these programs highlight protective factors for our youth and create strong outcomes by combining digital media with some good old fashioned in-person handshakes and storytelling.