NEWESD's Behavioral Health Support Services is a newly licensed program connecting school-based mental health therapists with regional schools through a blended funding model.
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NEWESD 101 Behavioral Health Services include, but are not limited to:
- Mental health awareness and education
- Outreach
- Technical assistance
- Professional development including Youth Mental Health First Aid and Signs of Suicide training for school staff, and the National Health Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ending the Silence presentation for school staff, parents and students
- Behavioral health screening
- Referral coordination
- Crisis response
- Weekly virtual office hours
For more information, contact:
Kalen Via, Regional Student Assistance Advocate, [email protected]
Amanda Kirkpatrick, Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, [email protected]
Brittany Campbell, Center for Student Support Services Director, [email protected]
Keara Peltram, Behavioral Health Coordinator, [email protected]