Hello Collaborative Members,

Thank you so much for participating in last week's School-Based Mental Health Collaborative.

The Wellness in Schools Program appreciates your attendance and contributions.

We extend a huge thank you to our presenters:

Katie Conklin, M.Ed., VP of Programs, Erika's Lighthouse

Rachel Lecy, Administrator, CCCOE Special Education, Court & Community Schools,

Jessica Hunt, LCSW from Contra Costa Behavioral Health,

&

Debbie Thomas, LMFT Program Manager, A3 Crisis Response

If you didn't have a chance, please help us prepare for our next collaborative meeting on October 24th by completing our feedback survey:

Feedback Survey

Erika's Lighthouse

You can create an account and sign in to gain access to Erika's Lighthouse's suite of programs to promote inclusive school cultures around mental health.

Once logged in, you will have access to all of the programs including our Classroom Education materials for grades 4-12, Empowerment Clubs, Family Engagement and Policy and Staff Training resources at no cost – always.

Please visit their Access Resources page to register.

A link to Katie's slide deck from her presentation can be found here:

Erika's Lighthouse slide deck

CCCOE Suicide Prevention & Protocol

Please visit CCCOE's Suicide Prevention page to access resources for your school and to download the CCCOE Suicide Prevention and Protocol handbook.

These prevention and intervention guidelines are designed for schools to have procedures in place to prevent suicide, assist students who are at risk of suicide, and intervene and respond appropriately in a suicide-related crisis. It also serves as a resource for other districts and agencies in their suicide prevention and intervention efforts. 

A3 Crisis Response & Contra Costa Behavioral Health

A3 is Contra Costa County's innovative approach to provide timely and appropriate mental and behavioral health crisis services to anyone, anywhere, at anytime in the county.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis,

call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center at 844-844-5544, available 24/7.

Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Care encompasses mental health and substance use care. Our behavioral health team wants to provide the best possible care for you and your loved ones. You can explore available services at their website.

The Wellness in Schools Program Resources

The Wellness in Schools Program Website

The WISP Activities and Resource Hub

Please visit the WISP website for WISP Liaisons contact information, upcoming training dates, previous newsletters, and to learn more about our services.

For announcements, comments, or questions, please reach out to the WISP Team at wisp@cccoe.k12.ca.us

We look forward to seeing you at our next Collaborative meeting on October 24th!

Register for October 24th meeting here!