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Please find information below about our free mental health education presentations, Ending the Silence, for students and school staff.
CLICK HERE to request an in-person presentation. CLICK HERE to request the online version of Ending the Silence. Youth & Family Programs Manager Sophia Tierney [email protected] |
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Ending the Silence for Students |
Ending the Silence for Staff |
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Ending the Silence for Students is a 60-90 minute presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help.
Topics covered include:
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Ending the Silence for Staff is a 60-90 minute presentation for school staff, educators and administrators, that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students, and how to work with families.
Topics covered include:
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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:
Ending the Silence for Students presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation, and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma. |
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:
Ending the Silence for Staff presentations are given by longtime local educators Les Forster and Mary Gaukel. Les and Mary offer an informative presentation and share their personal experiences with mental health and educational systems, and working with students, their families, and school staff. |
Useful information for Educators
Mobile Emergency Response Team for Youth (MERTY) Protocol for Schools
| mert_school_protocol.pdf |
IEP Tips for Teachers and Parents
(This is an 82 page booklet)
(This is an 82 page booklet)
| ieptips.pdf |
Recommendations on Helpful Ways for School Professionals and Families to Talk about Mental Health Related Concerns
| recommendations.pdf |
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We'd like to thank our generous partners at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for their support of Ending the Silence!
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