VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS Mental Health and Wellness Response Plan SB 7026 Kim Gilliland, Director of ESE and Student Services Dr. Amy L Hall, Coordinator of Student and Government Relations
MENTAL WELLNESS ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION The plans must be focused on evidence-based mental health treatment and provide: Mental Health Assessments ➢ Evidenced Based Interventions and Treatment Options ➢ Recovery Services ➢ Coordination Plans ➢ The intent of the legislation is to EXPAND School Based Mental Health Services.
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS MENTAL WELLNESS PROVIDERS • School Counselors * • School Social Workers * • School Psychologists * • School Nurses * • Social Emotional TOA’s • Behavioral Specialists
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS • Universal screenings for behavioral and mental health issues • Early identification of risk factors that lead to mental health concerns • Training for school staff and parents on risk factors that lead to mental health concerns • Threat assessments of students who are in danger of harming themselves or others
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS • Social skills and Anger management training • Bullying Prevention • Evidenced -based practices to improve student engagement • School -wide Positive Behavior Support • Individual and Small Group Counseling • Evaluating students who may need specialized instruction as a • Linking those students (and families) who may need further supports to community agencies
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS MENTAL WELLNESS PLAN TIMELINE • June 13 th Circuit 7 Meeting; Palm Coast • June 18 th Completed the Mental Health Profile, Quality and Sustainability Assessment provided by DOE • June 20-21 DOE Guidance Meeting; Tallahassee • June 28 th Proposed Plan shared with Community Agencies • July 9-12 Community Agency Meetings • July 16 Amended Plan submitted for team review
TIER ONE INTERVENTIONS “ALL STUDENTS” • Sanford Harmony • Restorative Practices • CHAMPS • RULER • Say Something
TIER TWO INTERVENTIONS “SOME STUDENTS” • Mental Health Response Teams • Second Step • Restorative Practices • Small Group Counseling • Student Success Skills • Check and Connect Mentoring
TIER THREE INTERVENTIONS “FEW STUDENTS” • Referral to Outside Community Agencies (Children’s Home Society, HBS, Devereaux, Chrysalis, Adapt, Stewart Marchman ACT) • RULER • Coping Cats • I Can Problem Solve • Restorative Practices Circles • Small Group Counseling • Social Skills Improvement System
SCHOOL MENTAL WELLNESS CONTINUUM
MENTAL WELLNESS RESPONSE & INTERVENTION TEAMS Team One: Team Two: • Mental Health Provider (licensed) • Mental Health Provider (licensed) • School Social Worker (licensed • School Social Worker (licensed preferred but not required) preferred but not required) • School Psychologist • School Psychologist Team Three Team Four • Mental Health Provider (licensed) • Mental Health Provider (licensed) • School Social Worker (licensed • School Social Worker (licensed preferred but not required) preferred but not required) • School Psychologist • School Psychologist *Substance Abuse Professional *Substance Abuse Professional *HBS Services Coordinator *HBS Services Coordinator *Indicates Contracted Employee Service Analyst
OBJECTIVE • To expand “in school” mental wellness services for all students. • Provide resources and interventions to all students and families, especially students unable to access services through a community provider. • Provide interventions and strategies that equip students with the necessary skills to be successful. • Provide Targeted Interventions with Community Support
GOALS • Goal 1: Assist students in developing self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success. • Goal 2: Assist students in developing social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships. • Goal 3: Provide interventions and resources that promote healthy decision-making skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts for students. • Goal 4: Assist students in developing positive relationship skills that promote healthy interactions with peers and adults. • Goal 5: Assist with coordination of services for students needing additional support.
MENTAL WELLNESS RESPONSE & INTERVENTION TEAMS • Provides 12 additional School Based Mental Wellness Professionals to address the needs of students throughout the district, specifically targeting Tier 2 interventions. • Teams will cover students throughout the school year with a staggered start. • Team 1 and 4 (August-May) • Team 2 (Sept-June) • Team 3 (July-April)
RESPONSIBILITIES Provide immediate assessment, intervention and Respond recommendations. Link Link families and students to community resources. Facilitate Facilitate Youth Mental Health Training for all staff. Provide crisis counseling in the event that a student or faculty Provide member passes away.
RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate Collaborate with and participate on Threat Response Teams. Monitor Monitor and Respond to Concern of Harms Conduct Conduct Workshops for Stakeholders (Parents, Students and Staff) Provide small group, individual counseling and interventions for Provide students.
RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with reintegration and/or transition for students going or coming Assist from an outside agencies and facilities. Provide psychological evaluations and social histories for students Provide transitions from a DJJ site or in need of a mental health response. Provide case management and coordinate services with student’s Case primary care provider and other mental health providers. Coordinate Management treatment team meetings. Screenings Conduct mental health and behavioral screenings and follow up.
ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN CRISIS TRIAGE- Reaffirm physical health and ensure mental health and physical safety. Provide a low level mental health assessment for students to determine the level of support needed. EVALUATION- Evaluate a student’s levels of psychological risk (low, moderate, high) and provide appropriate interventions and mental health responses. RESPONSE-Ensure appropriate and timely interventions are implemented for each level of psychological risk.
COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS • 6 Community Partnerships: Adapt, Chrysalis, Devereux, Children’s Home Society, Halifax Behavioral, Stewart Marchman ACT • Strengthen Collaboration with Community Partners • Quarterly Meetings • Community Referral and Data Management System • Continue Community Agency Partnerships and Referrals • Contract services with Stewart Marchman ACT and Halifax Behavioral Services. • 2 Substance Abuse Professional (Stewart Marchman ACT) • 2 Service Coordinator (Halifax Behavioral Services)
BUDGET Adding An Additional 5th Team Would Cost Approximately $175, 871.00
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