Telehealth ROCKS

10/31/2025

How do you know when your child is ready for a smartphone?

Kansas school mental health coordinator Trish Backman breaks down the who, what, when, where, why, and how of kids and technology. Learn about parental control tools, setting healthy boundaries, and why community support makes all the difference.

https://youtu.be/g-l7iClfShI

Check out the video and resource sheet to get started.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

We're thrilled to share that Telehealth ROCKS team members Chase Koob and Sage Brown presented on our School-Based Community Health Worker (SB-CHW) model at the Governor's Behavioral Health Services Planning Council, Rural and Frontier Subcommittee!

They were joined by SB-CHWs Jaran Dixon (Parsons) and Geoff Bennett (Four County - Sedan, Caney Valley, and Neodesha).

Jeff Pegues, assistant superintendent at Parsons, also attended.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation about bringing vital behavioral health services to rural communities! 💙

10/27/2025

Give your mind a moment of calm this morning. When life feels chaotic and you need a reset, visualization techniques can help you find clarity and peace.

Watch Stephanie Punt, PhD, guide you through a "leaves on a stream" visualization exercise to manage intrusive thoughts.

November 3, 2022. Stephanie Punt, PhD, Neuropsychology Fellow, walks us through a visualization exercise to help us address intrusive thoughts. This is part ...

10/24/2025

There was a lot of buzz about the rural school-based community health worker (SB-CHW) model at ASHA’s 99th Annual School Health Conference in Denver, Colorado!

Telehealth ROCKS' Dr. Eve-Lynn Nelson co-presented with partners Aaron Berendzen and Meghan Opie from Eldon, Missouri.

Great work, team! 💙

10/22/2025

It's ! 🎉

This week, we're celebrating the amazing health education specialists who work tirelessly to empower our communities with the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives. 💪✨

To every health educator: Thank you for your dedication and impact!

Learn more about :

Society for public health education - SOPHE - provides leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion professionals

10/20/2025

Monday momentum starts here.

Looking for a mindful start to this week? Try this 10 minute mind-body emotion meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rCCezKxB-s

Try this 10-minute mind-body meditation to improve your well-being.

10/17/2025

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month! Schools play a critical role in supporting students and building protective factors that help youth thrive. Watch this video to learn ways schools can support students struggling with substance misuse: https://youtu.be/t6zGME2NiiY?si=Hms_P9SFCRS3QInl

February 18, 2025. Learn about substance misuse among students and how schools can best support.This video is a collaboration between Telehealth ROCKS and DC...

10/15/2025

We’re giving a huge shoutout to Trinity Prestley, Youth Ambassador from the CHASE Program, for hosting Color Your Calm, an inspiring community event last weekend!

As part of the CHASE Program's Project Do Something, Trinity led community members through creative activities while exploring the connection between art and mental health.

Project Do Something empowers youth to take the lead on mental health initiatives in their communities. Thank you, Trinity, for showing us what youth leadership looks like! 💪✨

Meet Trinity & check out some highlights from Color Your Calm in our short video below!

10/15/2025

Help create a culture of healing in Kansas💙
DCCCA is looking for local champions ready to learn how to facilitate support groups to survivors of su***de loss in their area.

🗓️ November 10-12 (virtual)
🕘 9am-1pm each day
Limited spots are available. Priority will be given to those living or working in: Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Neosho, Montgomery, Wilson, Woodson, and Wyandotte counties.

You’ll get:
✅ FREE registration to a virtual training-of trainers workshop with American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
✅ Ongoing support and resources from DCCCA
✅ Connection with other local facilitators

You’ll learn:
💡 How to organize and lead support groups for su***de loss survivors
💡 How to promote healing and help-seeking in your community
💡 What resources are available to su***de loss survivors

Find more information and to register now:

10/13/2025

📆 Mark your calendars - the KindersCan conference is growing!

KindersCan brings together Early childhood educators across Kansas to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of play, regulation, and purposeful instruction. Featuring a keynote on the science of reading, Kansas Authors Book Stations, and more.

KindersCan is expanding statewide with 5 dates and locations:

Dec 2 – Greenbush Education Center - Girard, KS; Register: https://hubs.la/Q03K6hXV0
Dec 4 – Greenbush Education Center - Lawrence, KS; Register: https://hubs.la/Q03K6dYJ0
Dec 11 & 12 – Educational Services & Staff Development Association of Central Kansas (ESSDACK) - Hutchinson, KS
Apr 10, 2026 – Southwest Plains Regional Service Center - Sublette, KS

Find more specifics and registration info: https://events.greenbush.org/

10/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Please join us and other advocates of RaisingKC for a joyful reception to celebrate the interactive RaisingKC Quilt Exhibit at the Central Resource Center of Johnson County Library - KS. You are part of this fabric, too—your care, time, and compassion help raise Kansas City!

MORE INFO HERE...
https://raisingkc.org/raisingkc-quilt-exhibit-at-joco-library