Preparing for the Holiday Break
Happy December everyone! As we delve into the final month of 2021, we wanted to offer resources on how to support youth through the Holidays. This time can be difficult for many people, but there are steps we can take this month to prepare our youth and communities for success. See below for tips to identify students that we can equip with extra tools and resources to support them over winter break.
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Assessing Social Influencers of Health and Education
By assessing the social influencers of health and education (SIHE), schools and community partners providing school health services can better understand the social and environmental factors that affect the development and well-being of youth and their families.
This brief outlines tools and resources to identify students who might need extra support over the winter break.
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Suicide Prevention in Schools: Strategies for COVID-19
For school communities, it is particularly important to be aware of and prepared to address the mental health needs of students. In this piece written by members of our own team at CHHCS, find strategies and resources to support suicide prevention efforts in schools.
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The Holiday Checklist for LGBTQ+ People
The Holiday break is a time when families traditionally get together and engage in family and religious rituals. For LGBTQ+ students whose families are not affirming, it may be a difficult time where they don't have a safe space to be themselves when school is out of session. This checklist can be shared with LGBTQ+ students to help them come up with a plan that prioritizes their mental health.
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Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting
This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have, how parents can help them, and self-care tips after an event. It can help providers work with families and empower caregivers with extra tools and language to talk about a difficult topic.
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Help us to advance a new concept, the social influencers of health education, to assist schools, providers, and community partners in understanding and addressing the social and environmental factors that affect the health and well-being of youth and their families. Please complete this 5-10 minute survey by Friday, January 7.
Your feedback will be used to determine future directions for this work. For more information, this three-part series from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, School-Based Health Alliance, and National Center for School Mental Health outlines the concepts, tools, and strategies that might be used to support student and family health and well-being. |
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Understanding Social Influencers of Health and Education:
A Role for School-based Health Centers and Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems
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Webinar: Understanding and Addressing the Social Influencers of Health and Education |
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Addressing the Social Influencers of Health and Education Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework |
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Research in Religious and Spiritual Competencies | Stetson University
Funding to conduct independent investigations of specific religious and spiritual competencies in clinical training. Learn more.
Deadline: December 20, 2021
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Advancing Health Equity in K-12 Education| CDC Health Schools
Funding to advance health equity in K-12 schools by preventing chronic disease and promoting healthy behaviors. Learn more.
Deadline: January 10, 2022
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Harm Reduction| SAMHSA
Funding to support community-based overdose prevention programs, syringe services programs, and other harm reduction services. Learn more.
Deadline: February 7, 2022
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Please note that CHHCS does not administer funding opportunities. Please refer to each organization for additional direction and details. |
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School Psychologist | Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy (Washington, DC)
Consult with teachers, families, and others to evaluate and improve support strategies and interventions for students Learn more.
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Elementary School Social Worker | Christopher House (Chicago, IL)
Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and their families and participate as a member of the school's IEP team. Learn more.
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School Psychologist | Bright Star Schools (Los Angeles, CA)
Provide services to children grades K-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and referrals as needed. Learn more.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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December 17, 2021 | 1:00-2:00pm ET
Hosted by CASEL
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January 12, 2021 | 1:00-2:30pm ET
Hosted by SAMHSA's Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
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March 22-25, 2022
Hosted by Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) Weekly Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts, grant announcements and general web site updates delivered directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is located at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. |
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