NWRESD 2024-2025 Training Opportunities and School Safety Updates

From NWRESD:  

School Safety Updates and 2024-25 Learning Opportunities

Northwest Regional Education Service District sent this bulletin at 09/09/2024 01:47 PM PDT

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |  September 9, 2024 September School Safety News As we begin a new school year, it's important to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month serves as a vital reminder to prioritize the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and community members.   The start of the school year brings new challenges and stresses, making it an ideal time to foster a culture of care and connection. Prevention starts with creating an educational environment where students feel a sense of belonging and safety. ODE's Care and Connection Toolkit provides guidance and activities for creating welcoming spaces and promoting health and well-being. NWRESD's BASES Collaboratives (info below) take this a step further and provide school teams the opportunity to assess their own systems and identify strengths and areas for growth in order to ensure all students and staff feel supported.   Recognizing the critical need to equip our school staff and community partners with the tools they need to support our students effectively, we are expanding our training opportunities in mental health and suicide prevention, focusing on practical strategies for identifying risk factors and warning signs, intervening early, and responding effectively. Unless otherwise noted, these trainings are open to all school staff and community partners in our region.   Additionally, consultation and coaching is available to support teams in completing or updating comprehensive Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Plans (required by Adi's Act) and ensuring that staff have access to the necessary training. Suicide can impact anyone, and it's vital that we come together to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health.   Neha Hertzog School Safety & Prevention Specialist Email School Safety & Prevention Upcoming Professional Learning Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) ASIST is an in-depth, two-day workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety using LivingWorks’ evidence-based Pathway for Assisting Life (PAL) model. Register for September 19-20 Register for October 17-18 Register for November 14-15 Register for February 27-28 Register for April 10-11 Youth Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a one-day workshop that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges in youth, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. YMHFA uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. This training is appropriate for any professionals working with youth, and especially those without extensive mental health training. Register for September 26 Register for January 23 Register for April 24 Behavior, Attendance, & Social Emotional Systems (BASES) This series of three professional learning and collaboration sessions will focus on Behavior, Attendance, & Social Emotional Systems (BASES) through an MTSS lens. Some of the topics that will be covered throughout the series include culturally responsive practices that support historically marginalized students, tools for SEL and behavior data collection and analysis, policies and discipline practices, ideas for incorporating Oregon's new Transformative SEL framework across academic disciplines, and strategies for responding to and preparing for expected and unexpected events (e.g., the election).   Each session will be held twice, once in Seaside and once in Hillsboro. Participants should register for one date for each session. Hillsboro is almost at capacity for September; we strongly encourage those who are able to attend in Seaside! Register for BASES Connect Postvention (Tillamook County) Connect Postvention Training helps first responders, school staff, and community organizations respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or any sudden death. This two-day event will be held in Tillamook County on October 21-22. Day 1 will cover strategies for reducing the risk of contagion, suicide-related grief at different ages, recommendations for funerals and memorial activities, and best practices for media reporting and safe messaging. Day 2 will be a structured postvention planning day for Tillamook County. Register for Connect Postvention Sexual Incident Response Training This comprehensive training on November 1 covers a systematic school-based approach to identifying and addressing sexually concerning behavior in schools, including when schools are legally and ethically obligated to respond, plans for supervision and safety, effective collaboration between schools and community partners, and implications for federal guidelines around FAPE, Title IX, and IDEA. Register for SIRC School Safety and Mental Health Summit Registration is now open for our annual School Safety and Mental Health Summit on January 15, 2025! Our virtual summit will focus on creating environments where all students feel a sense of safety and belonging. These topics include integrated models of mental health, community partnerships and collaboration, multi-tiered systems of support, strengths and resilience, crisis intervention, and structural barriers. More details will be shared later this fall; reserve your spot now! Register for the Summit Behavioral Safety (Threat) Assessment Training Behavioral Safety Assessment Team (BSAT) training is a comprehensive training that focuses on building a sustainable, community-based violence prevention, threat management, and behavioral safety assessment system composed of school site-based Level 1 teams and a community-based Level 2 team. This year, we are offering both Level 1 and Level 2 training on April 3-4, 2025. School staff and community partners supporting school safety and mental health are encouraged to attend. Register for Level 1 Training Register for Level 2 Training

SUD resources for the Portland area

Passing along this SUD resource for the Portland area. 

(SUD=Substance Use Disorder)

Also posted on the Staff Portal and Resource page of TTSD website.

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey  

Mental Health & Wellness Manager/Coordinator (she/her)

503-431-4038  |  kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us

Mental Health Blog  |  Mental Health Resources Webpage

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From: Kim Pinto <Kim_Pinto@washingtoncountyor.gov>
Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Subject: TILC Meeting Notes - Providers

Hi Everyone,

I attached a Resource Sheet for youth SUD services in the Metro area.

 

We would also like to share information about the recent Opioid Settlement. Below is a breakdown of the allocations and here is a link from OHA for more information: Oregon Health Authority : Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board : Opioid Overdose and Misuse : State of Oregon

 

Opioid Settlement Update

1. Allocated 13.7 million dollars towards primary prevention to the Oregon Health Authority to disseminate to local communities
2. $ 9.5 million disseminated to Oregon counties
3. $ 3 million- disseminated to  culturally and linguistically specific community based organizations and regional health equity coalitions
4. $ 450,000- allocated towards professional development that go towards training 100 certified prevention specialists

 

 

Hope you have a great summer and we’ll see you in the Fall,

 

 

 

Kim Pinto · she/her/hers

PREVENTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

 

Washington County Health and Human Services

Public Health Division, Maternal Child & Family Program

155 North First Avenue, Suite 160, MS-5A

Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072

cell: 971-910-7979

www.washingtoncountyor.gov

Kim_Pinto@washingtoncountyor.gov

De-Escalation Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Passing along info on this new learning community.

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey  

Mental Health & Wellness Manager/Coordinator (she/her)

503-431-4038  |  kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us

Mental Health Blog  |  Mental Health Resources Webpage

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From: Northwest MHTTC <northwest@mhttcnetwork.org>
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Subject: New Learning Community! De-Escalation Through a Trauma-Informed Lens for Providers in AK, ID, OR & WA
To: Tigard-Tualatin School District <kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us>

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Our center provides free training and resources to support and strengthen the mental health workforce in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and beyond. De-Escalation & Personal Safety Through a Trauma-Informed Lens A Live Learning Community for Providers in AK, ID, OR, WA 4 Mondays, July 22 & 29, August 12 & 19  | 12:30 - 2:00 PM Pacific  Earn 6 hours of Continuing Education (CE) contact hours FREE!* (see below) Apply Here by Wednesday, July 10th The Northwest MHTTC is excited to partner with Martin Reinsel to offer a live learning community on trauma informed de-escalation. 6 hours of CE contact hours available* (see below.)   This highly interactive learning community will focus on providing participants with a framework for developing their personal awareness during instances of de-escalation, while utilizing principals of trauma informed care to increase competencies during and after a crisis. Participants will learn the “Spectrum of Escalation" and elements of personal preparedness, while focusing on prevention and early intervention and post-intervention practices. Through these methods, participants will enhance confidence in managing complex behavioral situations. Eligibility:  Providers in the behavioral health/mental health workforce who are based in the states of Alaska, Oregon, Idaho & Washington (HHS Region 10) are eligible to participate. Each person should have reliable internet, camera & microphone to participate on video as this will be interactive.  Apply by Wednesday, July 10th. Applicants will be notified of their status the week of July 15th. Expectations & Commitment:  Please plan to attend all sessions and contribute, as learning builds and spots are limited. This is a space for you to collaborate and learn with your peers! Discussions will be in whole group and breakout sessions, please be on camera and able to talk during sessions. Complete recommended viewing/reading before and/or between sessions. Benefits of Attendance:  Live presentation by experienced presenters and in-depth, interactive discussions. Connection with other learners across other agencies & states. Resources provided before, during and after the learning community. Martin “Marty” Reinsel, LMHC (he/him) is a Seattle-based therapist, clinical supervisor, educator, and consultant with over 30-years of experience working in a variety of behavioral healthcare settings. He spent the first 20 years of his career at Seattle based Harborview Medical Center and Navos Mental Health Solutions, where he gained extensive experience in Crisis Intervention, before starting his own business, Reinsel Consulting in 2018. Marty’s training and consultation work has transcended many organizations, including those in the trades and transportation industry. He is currently working with internationally acclaimed musicians, local librarians, executives, food bank organizers, law enforcement officers, and Health Care for the Homeless clinicians. Marty believes we all benefit from kindness, care, mentorship and supportive practices. In addition to Marty’s clinical work, he is an accomplished recording and touring musician who loves to travel and spend quality time with his family and close friends. * CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT DETAILS: Physicians, physician assistants, primary care ARNPs, psychologists, and other health care providers may be eligible for CME or CEUs for completing the course. Retain your Certificate of Completion and verify its suitability for CME/CEUS with your licensing/credentialing entity.  The University of Washington is an approved provider of continuing education for DOH licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, substance use dependency professionals, nurses and physicians under the provisions of: WAC 246-809-610, WAC 246-809-620,WAC 246-811-200, WAC 246-840-210, WAC 246-919-460 and WAC 246-924-240. Visit our full training calendar We acknowledge the unceded ancestral homelands and traditional territories of Indigenous peoples who have been here since time immemorial across our Region spanning Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. May we honor their spirit and heritage while working for justice in their communities. To learn more about the land you live on, visit Native Land.  Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH and Christina Clayton, LICSW, SUDP - Co-Directors 325 - 9th Avenue, Box 359911, Seattle, WA 98104-2499 This work is supported by grant SM 081721 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and content expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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quitting vaping

 Passing along a newsletter with information about quitting vaping.

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey  

Mental Health & Wellness Manager/Coordinator (she/her)

503-431-4038  |  kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us

Mental Health Blog  |  Mental Health Resources Webpage

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From: Truth Initiative <editorialteam@truthinitiative.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Subject: How to support someone on their quit vaping journey
To: <kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us>

June 7, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► How to support someone on their quit vaping journey If someone you care about is quitting vaping, they will need extra support and encouragement from those around them. Quitting tobacco products of any kind is extremely difficult and nicotine withdrawal can make people feel heightened stress and irritability, so be patient and remember that helping someone stay positive, focused, and distracted can make a huge difference.  READ MORE ►   What is Zyn and what are oral nicotine pouches? With cigarette smoking on the decline, tobacco companies have shifted focus to “smokeless” tobacco products, including oral nicotine pouches. The pouches are sometimes referred to as a "lip pillow" or "upper decky" because of where they are placed between the lip and gum, often under the upper lip. Pouch brands such as Zyn, On!, and Velo have gained popularity in recent years, and during this period sales of nicotine pouch products containing a higher concentration of nicotine (8 mg) increased more rapidly than products with lower nicotine concentrations (e.g., 4 mg and 6 mg). READ MORE ►   Quitting vaping in 2024: Top tips and resources 2024 could be the year for you or someone you care about to quit vaping. There are many reasons people want to quit vaping, including physical or mental health concerns, financial cost, freedom from addiction, and influence from friends, family, and others. Whatever reasons may be motivating you or someone you care about to quit, here are some top tips and resources. READ MORE ►

gender-affirming providers

 Passing along this resource list of gender-affirming providers and organizations. (Thanks, Naila!)

Brave Space Resource List docs.google.com

 

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey  

Mental Health & Wellness Manager/Coordinator (she/her)

503-431-4038  |  kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us

Mental Health Blog  |  Mental Health Resources Webpage

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From: Naila Lundstrom <nlundstrom@ttsd.k12.or.us>
Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Subject: Fwd:
To: Kathy Wilson-Fey <kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us>, Kelsey Gibbs <kgibbs_ext@ttsd.k12.or.us>, Karen Adamson <kadamson@ttsd.k12.or.us>, Emma Fortmiller <efortmiller@ttsd.k12.or.us>, Brandon Alik <balik@ttsd.k12.or.us>, Jennifer Mix <jmix_ext@ttsd.k12.or.us>

Someone shared this great resource and wanted to share with you all!

Brave Space Resource List docs.google.com

Sent from my iPhone

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Warmly,

Naila Lundstrom (she/her)

School Social Worker, MSW, CSWA

Tigard High School

503-431-5494

"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Howard Thurman

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