School Presentations
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Please find information below about our free mental health education presentations, Ending the Silence, for students and school staff. We are currently offering all presentations via Zoom. For more information or to book a presentation, contact our Program Manager, Anastasia, at the NAMI Santa Cruz County office at (831)-824-0406, or anastasia@namiscc.org. |
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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 45-90 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 45-90 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
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 Community Foundation Santa Cruz County for their support of Ending the Silence! You can find out more information through their website at www.cfscc.org
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