Mental Health and Social Support Guidance for Educators and School Staff

The Oregon Department of Education is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of Oregon students and their families. The guidance in the resources listed below are offered in the spirit of partnering with teachers and school staff to support students, families, staff and communities in maintaining safety, good health, care and connection for all.

Webinar Archive:

Preventing Suicide During COVID-19
- Suicide Prevention Slide Deck
Section 504: COVID-19 Distancce Education Implications Webinar
- During this session we reviewed ODE’s guidance information for promoting and supporting mental health for students, staff, families and the community, and asked for feedback and input so that we can better support you in your work.Section 504: COVID-19 Distance Education Implications (Abridged) Slide Deck
- Section 504 COVID 19 and Distance Education Implications Webinar
Mental Health and Social Support Guidance Feedback Webinar
- Tuesday, March 31 Recording
- Wednesday, April 1 Recording
- School Counselor Feedback Slide Deck
Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Safe and Affirming School Climates During Distance Learning Educators and mental health providers are presented unique challenges to providing safe and affirming experiences for LGBTQ+ students during distance learning due to COVID-19. In order to ensure care, connection, and continuity of learning, ODE and OHA are collaborating to bring you this webinar to consider the ways to both prevent and respond to bullying, violence, and suicide and self-harm with LGBTQ+ students in mind.
- Slide Deck

Additional Mental Health & Social Support Resources

For more information, please contact Dr. Grace Bullock and Dr. Beth Wigham.

Mental Health and Social Support Guidance for Educators and School Staff

Webinars

504 Guidance

Additional Mental Health & Social Support Resources