Current Events
Below you will find information about current events and information from our monthly newsletter.
The WV ESMH Initiative exists so that every student in West Virginia can benefit from a school environment that supports social and emotional wellbeing to achieve his or her full potential. We hope these resources help accomplish that mission.
Walking in Wellness Podcast
Walking in Wellness is a Podcast dedicated to empowering those professionals who take on substance misuse prevention work — with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness every day.
Pocahontas & Pleasants Counties Complete Olweus Bullying Prevention Committee Training
Pocahontas County has committed to preventing bullying in their schools, and their secondary schools completed Olweus training Aug 23.
2023 WV Expanded School Mental Health Back to School Workshop Triumph
MUSHTAC and BBH hosted the 2023 WVESMH Back to School Workshop in Charleston on August 9.
MUSHTAC & BBH Visits ESMH-funded Schools
Expanded School Mental Health site visits continue, most recently at Calhoun County on July 28 and Ohio County on August 11.
Webinar: From Assessment to Action: Enhancing Organizational Well-Being in Schools – Sept 12
This school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma sensitive, and culturally responsive and equitable lens.
Creating Safety: Welcoming Approaches for LGBTQ Clients – Aug 30
This webinar looks at the power dynamics embedded in client/care provider relationships, indicators of safety that LGBTQ folks seek, and engagement techniques to build trust and reassurance.
2023-2024 ESMH Back to School Workshop Scheduled
The 2023-2024 Back to School Workshop for WV’s ESMH grantees is scheduled for August 9, 2023.
2024 WV Substance Use Response Plan Town Hall Meetings
2024 WV Substance Use Response Plan Town Hall Meetings will take place throughout August.
Pocahontas County Launches Bullying Prevention Program
Pocahontas County’s Board of Education has fully committed to the implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in all five schools. Committees from the elementary schools completed training on July 24 and 25.
DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health Announces Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Clearinghouse
The WVDHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has launched the BBH Clearinghouse, an online database of evidence-based practices.