Student Safety and Mental Wellness Begins Here
Students, Therapists, Educators and Parents United in Prevention
12/22/2022
Are you a parent, grandparent or someone who works with adolescents? Take this amazing opportunity to learn more about how to support youth and their mental health. This full day training is open to anyone who lives/works in Westmoreland County. Spots available for the next offering on January 12th. Register today!!!
09/07/2022
Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. ***dePreventionWeek
05/02/2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Have you been neglecting your own mental health? Take time this week for YOU! Get outdoors, pick up an old hobby or start a new one!
September is Su***de Prevention & Recovery Month.This week we start the month of September, which is both National Su***de Prevention Month and National Reco...
09/03/2021
You are not alone. September is National Su***de Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the hotline or text HELP to 741741.
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Don't forget self care this summer! Why not make it fun and play BINGO! We all need reminded to take care of our mental wellness daily!
05/17/2021
The pandemic has impacted the mental wellness of many youth in our county. There's no better time to become trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid! There will be 2 summer offerings for FREE held at the WIU. Register today!
05/11/2021
Take the time to teach good mental health routines and strategies to the kids you support :-)
04/07/2021
Join us live on 4/21/21 at 8:30 am for our impact speaker, award winning author, Anne Moss Rogers, speaking on the topic, "The Emotionally Naked Truth about Su***de."
Email Jason Stragand for zoom link at: jstragand@wiu7.org
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STEP UP Westmoreland is built upon the foundation that mental wellness is essential for the safety and success of all students.
As advocates for children and youth, we believe:
the mental well-being of our students is an essential foundation in the process of providing safe and secure schools that foster learning and academic success for all students.
our county has a wealth of support and services available to address the mental well-being of our students. It is essential that we connect and deliver these services in a timely and effective manner.
Through innovative practice, we can improve the way services are orchestrated to better serve our students. it is possible to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness through the development of tools that can be implemented across multiple disciplines and grade levels. Through these actions, we are providing effective prevention and increasing the likelihood that individuals will recognize the need for treatment and seek help at an earlier onset of an issue or concern.
many of our schools are doing valuable work in the realm of mental health and it is essential that we provide a way to share best practices. This collaborative approach will help to build consistency across the county resulting in improved service to students and families.