School Mental Health Works‪!‬ Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin

Today we are joined by Libby Strunz, School Mental Health Consultant with WI Department of Public Instruction, to discuss the final component of the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework: Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping.  Kathy Markeland, Coalition Board member and Executive Director of WI Assn of Family & Children's Agencies inquires about why a Resource Map is a vital part of comprehensive school mental health and how school staff can create one by leveraging the knowledge of students, family and community partners.  The process of creating (and updating) a resource map can feel overwhelming at first, but in the long-term it can help make the right resources available to students at the right time.  Finally, Libby guides us to consider social influencers of mental health to ensure resource maps and school mental health services remain equity-centered and trauma-informed.

Episode Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ok7w2tJs195-Qj4ATaicieHiyf0V2DeZ/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

Collaboration Guide for Schools and Community Mental Health Providers [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/collaboration-guide-for-schools-and-community-mental-health-providers/]

Resource Map Checklist [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dpzhGWuC0LjtRBtFuuvJ7RqcSKX2Ut8z/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115012525566047842893&rtpof=true&sd=true]

Gap Analysis Worksheet [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJt0PIG9ZlKohg7YXiFguf3T0_89XVWN/view?usp=drive_link]

Example School MH Professionals Resource Map  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbBnh3NpN3WTSo-SBeNGz7YAciFGr5yG/view?usp=drive_link]

Resource Map Examples [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19tCRbNCqIfN3Ez-cN9Gcy_ljc-V79OYE/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115012525566047842893&rtpof=true&sd=true]

SHAPE Quality Guide Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gD9ZkRr9qHezrVTVoCXhN872QdeI_hOk/view?usp=drive_link]

NCSMH Resource Map Example and Template  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZ_gmAc4_fcZTDXfF0JOOdpv04F2zNE-/view?usp=drive_link]

Check out our other episodes, including:  [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/podcast/]

* Episode 3: Collaboration - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
* Episode 4: It's Elementary - Constructing a Continuum of Mental Health Supports
* Episode 9: Navigating the Road Together - Mental Health Referral Pathways
* Episode 12: Step out of the Shadows and Collaborate!

Whether we are building teams around a student or struggling to solve big cross-system conflicts, there are mindsets and skills that can keep us moving forward or "shadow side" actions and beliefs that can pull us back from progress. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Monica Caldwell, School Mental Health Consultant with the WI Department of Public Instruction.  Monica brings her compassionate and energetic style to the table for this interview hosted by Kathy Markeland, Coalition Board member and Executive Director of the WI Assn of Family & Children's Agencies. (Note: Since the recording of this podcast, Monica Caldwell has retired from DPI).

Episode Transcript  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZnPEoDnt2R1gVP-aWHIGbUUkMLQQ6UY/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

Collaboration Guide for Schools and Community Mental Health Providers [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/collaboration-guide-for-schools-and-community-mental-health-providers/]

In 2021, the WEA Member Benefits Foundation began an initiative to support School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin.  Today's guest, Steve Goldberg, works with funders to engage them in trust-based philanthropy and provide support to local school districts.  Julie Hueller, Coalition Chair, worked with Steve and the Foundation during the initial phase of their funding pilot in Racine.  Listen in to discover how schools and communities invite local business and philanthropy to become long-term partners in sustaining school-based mental health.

Episode Transcript  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/196XD6A3lO69lkDUC3uq8FUheqFylVmap/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

WEA Member Benefits Foundation School-Based Mental Health Initiative [https://weafoundation.org/school-based-mental-health-initiative/]

Pilot Report  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Stztcm4UikGxJrqnwM-qZsyx4m0UK5-Z/view?usp=drive_link]

Fundraising Pointers [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fWkTnXmyNF7ZDASu2Pfbd_w09XD7a2zc/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115012525566047842893&rtpof=true&sd=true]

SHAPE System School Mental Health Quality Guide - Funding and Sustainability [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sBKfoOxNmcjDFxo3EWBAD-KsmyVu090H/view?usp=drive_link]

Comprehensive school-based mental health initiatives seek to advance mental well-being throughout the school community. At the core of this work are relationships and building a sense of belonging for all students. In this episode, Allyson Forseth, Behavioral Health Initiatives Manager with the WI Association of Family and Children's Agencies is joined by Dr. Armando Hernández, a Licensed Psychologist and Equity-Centered Leader with 20 years of experience specializing in culturally responsive practice, behavioral health consultation, and systems change. Their conversation explores concrete initiatives to grow diversity (mindset), equity (outcomes), and inclusion (relationship) within our school communities, as well as how these strategies serve as a foundation for student success and community connectedness. Acknowledging that this is a challenging and sometimes divisive topic, Dr. Hernández brings a perspective grounded in his cross-system work and invites us to center on curiosity, respect, and relationship while boldly exploring resistance within ourselves and our systems.

Episode Transcript  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_7hWbCcjBTczLUs02wOLEW4p1jrPi4B/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

National Center for School Mental Health DEIA Resources [https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/deia/]

Othering & Belonging Institute [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/]

* Equity vs. Equality  [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/equity-vs-equality-whats-difference]
* Targeted Universalism [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/faq-targeted-universalism]

National Equity Project - Liberatory Design [https://www.nationalequityproject.org/frameworks/liberatory-design]

Toolkit: Design for Belonging by Susie Wise [https://www.designforbelonging.com/]

Book: DEI Deconstructed by Lily Zheng [https://lilyzheng.co/home/books/]

TRAILS [https://trailstowellness.org/]

Today we are joined by Joanne Greenlee, School Mental Health Navigator from the Marshfield School District and facilitator for the Coalition's School Mental Health Navigator Community of Practice; and Greta Blancarte, Wellness Coordinator from the Ashland School District and Coalition Board Member.  Joanne and Greta share how they came to serve in their current roles and how they help students, families and school staff navigate mental health programs and services, whether in the school setting or with a referral to a community provider.

Episode Transcript  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMfEbuhVAV6id3rEO-gT1RZi80iei_aP/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

Marshfield School-Based Mental Health Consortium Brochure [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18MCVKxtmRCdHUW0OzYOiQnmuvRMBYWSM/view?usp=drive_link]

Marshfield School-Based Mental Health Sponsorship Application [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vwSQ2wDFkyp43d6yj0t5wMXvjo8zpytG/view?usp=drive_link]

Marshfield School Mental Health Pathways Program Guide [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sk9-V0-_hAdUMNP-W1M76iRhuZSUSioc/view?usp=drive_link]

Ashland School Mental Health Referral Pathway Flow Chart [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9zFif-xlOARUW9LZjZCOGVZMDg/view?ts=651c15d6&resourcekey=0-4jsCHhG-03fWVaBBjNYw_A]

Ashland School Mental Health Resource and Referral Site [http://cheqin.weebly.com/]

Our guests for this episode are Jamie Ganske, Director of Mental Health and Resilience for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, and Heather Birk, Lived Experience Representative with the Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin.  Jamie shares how her district works to engage families in school-based mental health with an emphasis on promoting mental wellness and sharing resources.  Heather brings the parent advocate perspective, discussing barriers to family engagement and suggestions to overcome them by building authentic relationships. School Mental Health Works when schools and families come together to open doors and minds!

Episode Transcript  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3ADeNmi2kHpiaSAF_f9rXuDBRgbZyfR/view?usp=drive_link]

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin [https://www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org/]

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health  [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework]

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework [https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/CSMH_Overview_Flyer.pdf]

Cardinal Care - Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District  [http://www.cardinalcare.info/]

National Center for School Mental Health Advocacy Tipsheet for Families [https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/media/som/microsites/ncsmh/documents/bainum/FREDLA_Tip-Sheet-for-Families_Final.pdf]

Addressing Implicit Bias: A Barrier to Family Engagement  [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gaskrrx6k91z0tmy5hm5r/Implicit-Bias-Final-March-2021.pdf?rlkey=c4ukbt9ajg1z08pix1koychpc&dl=0]