This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) toolkit supports educators in creating effective school-wide mental health screening practices as part of a comprehensive behavioral health system. It outlines how to select screeners, engage families, ensure legal compliance, and implement interventions to support student well-being.
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The “Ready, Set, Go, Review” toolkit by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to implement behavioral health screening in schools. Designed to integrate within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the resource walks users through four key phases:
It emphasizes the early identification of students at risk for emotional or behavioral health challenges and helps schools develop infrastructure, choose appropriate screening tools, involve families, ensure ethical and legal compliance, and build referral systems.
Educators will also find best practices for interpreting screening data, engaging in culturally responsive communication, training staff, and establishing partnerships with community mental health providers. Additionally, the guide addresses critical aspects such as student assent, parent consent, privacy regulations (FERPA/HIPAA), and follow-up supports. Whether launching a pilot or scaling an established program, this toolkit provides evidence-based strategies to support student mental wellness and academic success.
Access SAMHSA’s full screening toolkit for schools here: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/ready-set-go-review-mh-screening-schools.pdf
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The “Ready, Set, Go, Review” toolkit by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to implement behavioral health screening in schools. Designed to integrate within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the resource walks users through four key phases:
It emphasizes the early identification of students at risk for emotional or behavioral health challenges and helps schools develop infrastructure, choose appropriate screening tools, involve families, ensure ethical and legal compliance, and build referral systems.
Educators will also find best practices for interpreting screening data, engaging in culturally responsive communication, training staff, and establishing partnerships with community mental health providers. Additionally, the guide addresses critical aspects such as student assent, parent consent, privacy regulations (FERPA/HIPAA), and follow-up supports. Whether launching a pilot or scaling an established program, this toolkit provides evidence-based strategies to support student mental wellness and academic success.
Access SAMHSA’s full screening toolkit for schools here: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/ready-set-go-review-mh-screening-schools.pdf
No Wrong Door Marketplace materials or resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450. www.OhioSBCOE.org
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