Resources for educators to use with students, families, or for quick access to evidence-based training and best practices.
We provide materials for mental health, prevention, & early intervention for adults who support children in K-12 education.
Our materials are for school counselors, behavioral health & wellness coordinators, administrators, educators, therapists, school social workers, teachers, and other caring adults in schools.
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SAMHSA compiled this fact sheet about the importance of parents and caregivers having age-appropriate conversations about alcohol and other drugs with their kids.
This Cyber Safety graphic was created by high school students as part of their youth-led prevention project.
Video with discussion guide for 5 research-backed strategies for schools to consider as they partner with families for student mental health and well-being.
Mental Health America created this downloadable form that adults can use to get ready for a conversation about mental health with your doctor.
SAMHSA created this downloadable tip sheet for teens about alcohol.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network created this tip sheet for educators about self-care.
Download this sample script available in Spanish to help prepare a parent or trusted caregiver who wants to connect with a school counselor regarding concern for their child.
Download this sample script available in Spanish to help prepare a parent or trusted caregiver who wants to connect with a school counselor regarding concern for their child.
The 988 Partner Toolkit was developed by SAMHSA to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Educators can use and customize materials in the toolkit to accommodate the needs of specific audiences.
The Crisis Prevention Institute created an easy to use short guide with 10 tips about adult behavior to de-escalate classroom behavior.
Mental Health America shares information about common emotional responses to distress or global conflict, plus evidence-based coping skills.
This resource provides information on Mental Health America’s DIY Mental Health Tools and directs readers how to access the tools.
This downloadable or printable resource outlines what positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are, why they are important to childhood development, and what parents and caregivers can do to promote PCEs for their children.
This script may be used by an educator for guidance on how to speak with a caregiver about a student. It includes tips on how to prepare, how to start the conversation, and action steps for after the conversation.
To help support the efforts of individuals and organizations to raise awareness, Mental Health America has created its 2024 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit.
Ohio SBCOE and OhioKAN created this guide to share important information on kinship care and how schools can best support students and their caregivers.
