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.
ESMH Tier 1 Evidence Based Programs List is Ready Now
The long-awaited list of Tier 1 Evidence Based Programs for Expanded School Mental Health implementation is now available!
WVESMH Expansion Hailed in the News – Again!
Parkersburg’s WTAP featured a story about WVESMH program expansion in Wood County.
Governor Justice Proclaims May 1-7 is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week
Governor Justice proclaims Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week.
Programs Under Review for Evidence Based List
MUSHTAC has recommended four programs for addition to the list of approved evidence based programs for WVESMH schools.
Kids in Crisis: When is Hospitalization Needed? FREE Webinar
May 24th, 1:00pm Join MUSHTAC with guests from Highland and River Park Hospitals to talk about their WV programs and what constitutes a crisis in terms of admission criteria. This free webinar is intended to help school personnel, families, and other concerned adults...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Use this toolkit from Mental Health America (MHA) and these resources from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to spread awareness in your school and community. Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week is May 1-7. Find more information, toolkits, and...
WVESMH Expansion Makes the News!
The WV Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) project expanded by 19 more schools thanks to funding from WVDHHR's Bureau for Behavioral Health. The expansion made the news on WDTV. Watch their segment. These awards bring the total number of schools receiving...
Intro to Olweus Webinar
The WV DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health has funded an initiative through Marshall University School Health TA Center that will allow ESMH schools within WV to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP). Learn how...