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.
Suicide Prevention & Response for the School Mental Health Professional
Suicide Prevention & Response for the School Mental Health Professional is a webinar hosted by the WVDE Office of Student Support and Well-Being in collaboration with Prevent Suicide WV.
Connections Matter Training
This training helps participants explore connections to build stronger, more connected communities to support youth and families.
Community Spotlight: Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH)
This spotlight will help you understand ESMH, determine if it is in your local school, and how to best help students benefit.
Very First Project Aware State Data Review Meeting Held
The LEAs from Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Harrison, Logan, and Wirt counties all attended the Project Aware State Data Review Meeting in Charleston on Friday, January 20th.
Another Therapy Dog for WV Project AWARE
Cabell County has a new therapy dog, Ollie. Funded by WV Project AWARE, Ollie will be located at Milton Elementary School.
National School Counseling Week is Feb 6-10
Show your support during National School Counseling Week 2023 (#NSCW23) Feb. 6-10, 2023.
Adverse Childhood Experience Training Series
This ACES training series will help those who serve youth better understand the impact of trauma and ACES, and to learn some best-practice strategies.
Beyond the Body: Interventions to Increase Safety Around Negative Self Image (Eating Disorders)
This 90-minute presentation will discuss the fundamentals of body image in eating disorder recovery.
Dispelling the Myths of Autism
Dispelling the Myths of Autism workshop will explain autism in everyday language and dispel common myths about causes, characteristics, and impact.
Prevention Day at Legislature a Success
During Prevention Day on January 11, 53 state partners exhibited, demonstrating the wealth of support and resources for prevention efforts in West Virginia.