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State receives $3.9M to support trauma services in schools

Rhode Island has received $3.9 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase access to evidence-based, culturally responsive and sustaining trauma support services and mental health care in schools. 
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Virginia Department of Education Continues to Promote Collaborative State-level Advocacy Aimed at Continuously Improving School Mental Health Provider-Student Ratios (Virginia Department of Education, SBMH)

In Virginia, school-based mental health services are provided primarily by school mental health providers: school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. Their capacity to offer mental health services depends greatly on the needs of the school division, their responsibilities within the LEA, and ratios of provider-to-student populations.
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Virginia Department of Education Creates the Virginia Career and Learning Center Website to Support School Mental Health Professionals

Virginia Department of Education creates the Virginia Career and Learning Center Website to Support School Mental Health Professionals (Virginia Department of Education, SBMH)
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Salem Schools Part of $15 Million Mental Health Grant

Seven school divisions, including Salem City Schools, will receive funding through a $15 million federal grant awarded to the Virginia Department of Education. 
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Counselors analyze impact school threats have on mental health

Traumatic school events, such as potential threat putting classrooms on lockdown, have lasting mental health impacts on students, teachers, and families. Tips for recovery include social support, reviewing safety procedures with children, and keeping explanations age-appropriate.
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Mental health courses could be required in all Va. public schools

The Virginia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require tailored and age-appropriate mental health courses in all public schools by the start of the 2024-2025 school year. 
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An Action Agenda to Support Students and Educators Experiencing Trauma

Proposes a vision and path forward for a broad coalition of partners to bring inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based supports to students and educators experiencing trauma and transform outcomes in the Appalachian region.
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October is VSBA Bullying Prevention Month

Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide and has been shown to be associated with school absenteeism, mental and physical stress, poor school performance, low self-esteem, and school violence.

Engaging Students to Help Improve School Climate

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Students learn best when they are in environments in which they feel safe, supported, challenged, and accepted. In addition, environments that have strong school climates foster the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students.
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