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.
Webinar: Surrounding Teachers with Support: The Case for Systemic Professional Learning
Consider the significant changes for teachers when they are surrounded by a cohesive and coherent system of professional learning support.
Webinar: The Role of School Mental Health Professionals in Supporting School Safety Efforts
This free webinar will demonstrate the importance of a collaborative planning team to support safety planning.
Project AWARE Conference was a Success!
Over 200 educators from the six West Virginia Project AWARE counties attended the 2022 Project AWARE Conference.
WVAADC Annual Summit
The Annual Summit for the West Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (WVAADC) will be held August 30 thru September 1, 2022 in Lewisburg, WV at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Attendees may also choose to participate...
Co-Occurring Disorders in the Adolescent Population
In-depth information about adolescent co-occurring disorders, including the presence and interaction of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Draft List of Tier 2 Evidence Based Programs
Draft version of the Approved Tier 2 Evidence Based Programs list is available now!
Virtual Prevention Learning Series
The West Virginia SPF PFS, SPF Rx and Collegiate PFS projects are hosting a training series on prevention practice About this event: Sessions will be of interest to prevention and public health professionals, community coalition staff and members, schools, higher...
Suicide Postvention Webinar Opportunity
Mountain Plains MHTTC is hosting a free webinar about helping after a suicide. Clinical training around suicide most often emphasizes intervention efforts and prevention skills, but rarely includes information about how to manage the aftermath of a death by suicide....
Take Care of Yourself to be Effective with Students
Many of us in the helping profession forget to take care of ourselves. By neglecting our own self-care, we are jeopardizing our ability to effectively care for our students. Follow these tips over the summer and refer to them throughout the year to make sure you are...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Behavior
This free webinar will review the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and discuss CBT for patients with suicidal behavior. The presentation will describe key components of suicide risk assessment and how to conceptualize treatment planning for...