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This webpage provides a detailed overview of Youth Advisory Councils (YACs). It describes the role YACs play in improving the schools and communities they serve, discusses how they can use data to make decisions and create action plans, and outlines the structure of a YAC. Learn more. 
This report (PDF, 40 pages) explores the intersection of behavioral threat assessment (BTA) and youth mental health. This report aims to:  Describe the problem of school violence and how BTA became a widely implemented school violence prevention strategy  Report on the current state of BTA implementation and its effectiveness  Discuss considerations for the ...
This tip sheet (PDF, 2 pages) describes core elements of the psychological first aid (PFA) model and presents 10 tips for implementing each element of the PFA model in K-12 schools. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages). 
This fact sheet (PDF, 10 pages) explores the goals of psychological first aid (PFA) models, outlines when and how schools can implement PFA, and describes the type of training school staff need to use this strategy effectively. Learn more (PDF, 10 pages). 
This brief summarizes topics discussed during a workshop on supporting the health and well-being of transgender and gender diverse youth. The workshop included presentations from experts and perspectives from youth and parents. Learn more. 
This webpage contains materials from OPRE’s “Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress” series. This series communicates the potential of a self-regulation framework for strengthening prevention programs and human services. The webpage features reports, briefs, infographics, tip sheets, and additional resources. Learn more.  ...
This archived webinar features information on federal school safety training and technical assistance (TTA) centers and how they can support members of the K-12 community. The session focuses on resources related to school safety, school climate, and student mental health supports. Use the password SchoolSafety1 to access the recording. Learn ...
This report (PDF, 34 pages) presents findings on the key operational characteristics of substance use and mental health treatment facilities, use of pharmacotherapies, language assistance services, and suicide prevention assistance services. Learn more. 
This Spanish model standards guidance document (PDF, 42 pages) outlines model standards for substance use disorder, mental health, and family/youth peer support certification.   Este documento delinea el modelo nacional de normas en el área del consumo de sustancias, la salud mental la familia así como también la certificación de apoyo ...
This webpage provides information on a network of ASL behavioral health care services and resources for young people and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing. The webpage is part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more.  
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