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Getting Started and Avoiding Pitfalls

Getting Started and Avoiding Pitfalls. MPER/CAMHPS SMH Leadership Academy February 18, 2009 Presenters: Mr. Tim Roling, Dr. Ed Morris, Mrs. Kelley Speakar. A Snapshot of Randolph County. Randolph County has a population of 24,663 people. City of Moberly has a population of 13,331.

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Getting Started and Avoiding Pitfalls

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  1. Getting Started and Avoiding Pitfalls MPER/CAMHPS SMH Leadership Academy February 18, 2009 Presenters: Mr. Tim Roling, Dr. Ed Morris, Mrs. Kelley Speakar

  2. A Snapshot of Randolph County Randolph County has a population of 24,663 people. City of Moberly has a population of 13,331. The per capita income is $15,010. 17.1% of the population under 18 lives in poverty. 33% of children in Missouri live in homes where there are no parents employed year round and full-time. 11% of children under the age of 17 have no health insurance.

  3. A Snapshot of the Moberly School District As of October 2007, total enrollment = 2439 Elementary (grades K-5) = 1143 Middle School (grades 6-8) = 524 High School (grades 9-12) = 724 Alternative High School (grades 9-12) = 48 Additional programs: PAT, ECSE and Title I Preschool, Alternative Middle School, Technical Center 2006 District mobility (transfer in + transfer out) = 41.4% District dropout rate = Male 3.1%; Female 4.3% Free / Reduced Lunch = 56%

  4. What are the roadblocks to establishing working relationships between agencies that focus on helping children?

  5. Interagency Coalition Established in 2002 For the purpose of assisting students and families in finding success How the idea came to Moberly Support of District Leadership Connecting and maintaining relationships

  6. Interagency Participants Burrell Behavioral Health Services Sheriff’s Office City Police Department Children’s Division Juvenile Office

  7. Interagency Participants Building Administrator from each school Counselor from each school The Home to School Liaisons At-Risk Coordinator District Level Administrators

  8. Participants as Needed • Parents as Teachers Coordinator • School Health Services Coordinator • Outside Agencies

  9. Interagency Growth Since 2006 We now develop an advance, comprehensive agenda for each meeting In the summer of 2006 the Interagency Council developed a mission/vision statement and priority activities for the upcoming year The mission, vision, and priority activities are revisited each year

  10. Methods to ensure confidentiality • Registration form • Interagency forms • Dedicated secure server • Burrell Health release

  11. Framework of an Interagency meeting • Third Tuesday of each month • A call for agenda items • Agenda compiled and sent to participants • Consistent meeting time, day, & location • Meeting time is 10:00 to approximately 1:00 • Perpetual Agenda Items • Fluid Agenda Items

  12. Framework of an Interagency Meeting • Guests at meeting • Lunch (BOE Support) • Referral Form • Action Plan • A need to re-focus

  13. Partnerships Center for Advancement of Mental Health Practices in Schools (CAMHPS) www.schoolmentalhealth.missouri.edu Co-Directors Dr. Karen Weston & Dr. Jim Koller Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri

  14. Moberly Community Coalition for Children and Families Project • 18 month project ($309,000) • Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education • Grant recipient: Moberly Public Schools • To increase student access to high-quality mental health care by developing innovative approaches that link schools and mental health systems

  15. Moberly Community Coalition for Children and Families Project • To build a more effective and comprehensive system for providing mental health services for Moberly students and families • To focus on prevention, early intervention of mental illness, and promoting mental wellness

  16. Moberly Public Schools Center for the Advancement of Mental Health Practices in the Schools University Behavioral Health Parents as Teachers Burrell Behavioral Health Randolph County Health Department Missouri Department of Mental Health Randolph Co. Caring Communities Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement Head Start Stubbins Family and Youth Center Coalition Partners

  17. Grant Targeted Four Areas • School-based Mental Health Practices and Training • Mental Health Crisis Management • Support for All Families • Reduction of Stigma

  18. Developing written protocols for mental health services and referrals • Crisis Protocols – classroom reference tool • Suicide Procedures and referral training • Interagency cross training for referrals • Alternative school referral process • Transformation input

  19. Suicide Prevention (District and building level - 103) Interagency Trainings (Burrell services and referrals, hotlines, regional and local agencies) Summer Institute -253 FAME - Freshman Attendance and Mentoring Education Care Team Protocols School-based Mental Health Practices and Training

  20. Mental Health Crisis Management • Extend CPI to others in the community, offer additional trainings - 286 • Extend Love and Logic Training • Coordinate existing crisis teams and hotlines

  21. Support for All Families Promote and make possible family involvement in policy and decision making groups Emphasize parent and family respect in schools and mental health agencies Ensure that all schools have information on parent advocacy and support groups • Parent Support, Respect, & Empowerment • Family of Prisoners Program • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program • Home-School Collaboration

  22. Additional Support for Families • Parent trainings – Love and Logic • Training for school and juvenile justice personnel in culturally-sensitive, respectful collaboration with parents – Summer Institute, Interagency Trainings • Resource Brochures • Parent Contact Lists • Happy Helpers • Backpack Program • Fall Care and Share • Exploring PTA for SPED

  23. Reduction of Stigma Social Marketing Awareness Training Local Media Campaign Community Activities to Reduce Stigma School Programs to Reduce Stigma

  24. Mental Illness Awareness Week • National Alliance on Mental Illness --Kick-Off • “Light the Way to Mental Health” • Teacher Appreciation Activities • Caring Communities created our banners • Local Church developed Flyers

  25. Mental Illness Awareness Week • Kids on the Block • These puppet performances are aimed at helping elementary school students to understand mental health and reduce stigma. • These puppets were purchased as part of a grant aimed at suicide prevention and awareness. • Bi-Polar Awareness Day • Artwork Contests • Anti-Stigma Artwork Contests • Entries focused on the theme “Healthy Minds – Healthy Lives”. • Middle and high school students

  26. Mental Illness Awareness Week • Local Organization Visits • Local mental health experts visited community organizations in order to discuss the Moberly Community Coalition and to encourage awareness of mental health. • One Day Conference on Mental Health • A one day conference available to all school personnel at North Park Elementary. Topics included mental health promotion in the school, CPI training, and Love and Logic principles. • High School Football Balloon Release • A balloon release and brief ceremony about mental health awareness

  27. Additional Anti-Stigma Activities • Community Resource List • Wallet size resource for high school students • Homecoming Healthy Minds-Healthy Lives Float • Speaker’s Bureau • Radio Interview • Health Minds-Healthy Lives Banners school banners • Booths at local and district events • Library resources • Magnets, wristbands, newsletters, and presentations for suicide awareness

  28. Healthy Minds – Healthy Lives Video Production The following video was created in order to inform the public about the mental health needs of Randolph County. This video was created in collaboration with Randolph County Caring Communities and the Moberly Community Coalition. Produced by Johnny Eaker, Creative Studios L.L.C. in Columbia, MO.

  29. Sustainability • Leadership Cadre Community Coalition: Mission, Vision, Priority Activities • District is continuing the Interagency activities • Procedural enhancements are institutionalized • Evaluation – Collaborative Coalitions: Key Features of Success, a Performance Rating Scale (Adapted from J.A. McLaughlin)

  30. Sustainability • Project Extensions • Freshmen attendance mentoring and education project • School Psychology Doctoral Students • Additional Grant Opportunities • Leadership

  31. Barriers • Confidentiality • Turf • Buy In • Funding

  32. Questions???

  33. Thank you! Tim Roling troling@moberly.k12.mo.us Dr. Ed Morris emorris@moberly.k12.mo.us

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