Happy Back to School Month! We hope the following resources support you in caring for the young people in your life this month and throughout the whole school year.

+ Resources to Support Kids in Transitioning Back to School

+ Back-to-School Toolkit for Parents: MN Department of Education

+ How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth

+ Youth Voices of Experience Magazine

+ Mental Health Guide for College Students

+ Supporting BIPOC Student Mental Health

+ Pronoun Form for Educators

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Thank You Teachers

As the new school year approaches – we want to thank our teachers and all those who work in our schools for the amazing impact you have on our students.

Check out this video to hear MACMH staff and board express their appreciation.

Want to share your own message of encouragement and support to teachers and students headed back to the classroom this fall? Check out our Words of Encouragement campaign.

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Online Training

Key Warning Signs of Mental Illness & Suicide Prevention Best Practices

Recording Available Through September 15

This presentation meets continuing education requirements for Minnesota educators needing recertification in Key Warning Signs for Children’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Best Practices.

Presented by Deb Cavitt, MS – Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health

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