Mental Health Supports

Guiding Questions

• What professional development can be provided to staff to assist them with the principles of mental health first aid?
• What resources are available during summer learning if teachers determine that a student or family may need mental health support?
• What mentoring or counseling services can be made available during summer learning?

Mental Health Resources

• Center for Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
• National Center for School Mental Health
• School Health Assessment and Performance Evaluation System
• Children’s Interagency Coordinating Councils
• New Jersey Department of Education - Quick Reference Mental Health Guide
• New Jersey Positive Behavior Support in Schools
• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
• Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth Program