National Center for School Mental Health’s 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health
Jan 29, 2024
Staff presented on California’s historic Mental Health Students Services Act (MHSAA), sharing the State’s vision of establishing schools as centers of wellness through grants with local education and mental health partners.Feaster Charter School Site Visit
Jan 29, 2024
Commission chair and staff attended a site visit to learn about Feaster Charter School’s universal mental health screening model.Jewish Family Partnership, Pupil Services Coalition Meeting
Jan 29, 2024
Staff presentation and QA session on the universal screening project.MHSSA Workgroup Meeting – Panel
Jan 29, 2024
Staff gave a presentation to introduce the new Universal Screening for Children and Youth project. This was followed by panel presentations from CYBHI, San Diego County’s Feaster Charter School, and Sonoma County Office of Education to learn about the current...FSP Community Forum
Jan 29, 2024
Approximately 65 participants from 35+ different counties and organizations attended to share their thoughts on strengths and ways to improve FSPs.Strategic Plan Community Engagement Focus Group
Jan 29, 2024
Staff conducted a focus group with five community partners to gather feedback on the community engagement process for the strategic plan.Training on Suicide Risk Screening in Schools
Jan 29, 2024
California Education Code 215 mandates that all Local Education Agencies have protocols in place to intervene with youth at risk for suicide. The Commission is providing a free training for designated school staff to learn about best practices in school-based...Striving for Zero Learning Collaborative Online Module #11: Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth and Suicide Prevention
Jan 29, 2024
During this module guest speaker Dr. Stephen T. Russell provided an overview of the scientific consensus around suicide in LGBTQ+ youth: What we know, and what we still need to know. Dr. Russell walked participants through a developmental understanding of contemporary...California Conference of Local Health Officers (CCLHO) Board of Directors Meeting
Jan 29, 2024
Staff presented the PEI report framework and recommendations to California’s Local Health Officer Directors.