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With vaccines available, and many campuses opening their doors for summer and the fall, planning for the next school year is complicated. Young people may need our help to make the best decisions possible. This resource by SchoolHouse Connection and … read more
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), along with its partners the College Futures Foundation and Mathematica, has reinstated the triennial Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) in 2018-19, that sampled 150,000 California college students from all segments of higher education … read more
Outlines the various community-based mental health services funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
The 2022-23 California state budget includes funding for two mainstream homelessness programs with specified funding to address homelessness among youth: The Homekey Program and the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program. Information about these investments is included in budget … read more
Check out what SAMHSA is doing and share our materials, and remember that we all play active roles in caring for our mental health!
For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity Plan includes suggestions for readings, podcasts, videos, observations, and ways to form and deepen community connections.
#EDAW 2023 is an opportunity to center on lived experiences and eating disorder education, which are the essential catalysts for awareness and change. There are thousands of events taking place around the country – locally, nationally, and online! We encourage … read more
More students struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress more than three years into the COVID-19 pandemic.
With help from queer therapists and experts from The Trevor Project, here’s how to endure isolation with those who might not accept your identity.
The first section outlines the infrastructure that needs to be in place to build and sustain an effective mental health promotion and suicide prevention effort. The second section guides campus planners in developing a comprehensive, coordinated set of programs and … read more
There are skills that will help students thrive as you get ready to leave high school. Here you’ll find information, tools and guidance to help you feel Set to Go – whether you go to college or straight to a … read more
Parents often need help addressing both the mental health and academic needs of their college-age child.
Provides mental health clinicians and professional interpreters with information about a trauma-informed approach to mental health interpretation that is socio-culturally and linguistically- responsive to the needs of children and families receiving services. This resource guide describes frameworks for mental health … read more
Written by John C.S. Kepner, advisor to the College Student Basic Needs Program and Trustee Board Member of Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) in suburban Philadelphia. In this blog, John describes his journey of putting together a coalition of community-based organizations … read more
Social media could be regarded as a ‘double-edged sword’
This report analyzes the status of youth in implementation of two state-funded programs addressing homelessness during the pandemic: The $650 million Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program (round one), which requires that local jurisdictions dedicate at least 8% to … read more
This page provides mental health resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth.
This resource includes an overview of major areas where students on the autism spectrum might experience challenges, with ideas for accommodations and supports. It also links to a one-page overview or checklist.
This report is the result of discussions during the Veterans Success Jam, held in May 2010.
ACES Aware grantees across the state are producing practice papers featuring promising strategies and case studies from clinical teams and communities implementing ACE screening and trauma-informed systems of care. Visit ACEsAware.org to read the practice papers, including: Eisner Health’s Journey … read more