Crossposted from the Washington School-Based Health Alliance The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the School-based service sites (SBSS) funding opportunity. This is the $5 million that was included in the year-end COVID relief bill. Overview Fiscal year (FY) 2021 School-Based Service Sites (SBSS) funding is available for Health Center Program award recipients on…
Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee (OIRA) are partnering to host training sessions to share more information about the COVID-19 vaccine. This is not just for immigrant and refugee community members, anyone interested in helping outreach accurate vaccine information to vulnerable communities is welcome. The first…
Mark your calendars for February 22nd at 6pm for a Zoom discussion about youth mental health and substance dependency in the East African Community. Four young people have died by suspected overdose in the local Somali community in the last month. This event is part of a larger effort to destigmatize mental health and provide…
The Community Health Board Coalition is presenting “Resilient Communities: A Conversation on Mental Wellness in BIPOC Communities” on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 6-7:30pm. Panelists include: African Leaders Health Board Iraqi/Arab Health Board Latinx Health Board Khmer Health Board NAMI Seattle Visit zoom.us and use Zoom ID: 854 8883 9864 to join!
In an effort to highlight new and creative ways school-based health staff are engaging youth in conversations around health and well-being, we are starting a series called It Starts with You(th). Reconnect to Opportunity (ReOpp) supports young people ages 16 to 24, who have not finished high school. They also help those who finished, but are…
In lieu of hosting in-person professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are partnering with the Washington School-Based Health Alliance to offer community of practice and training webinars for SBHCs statewide during school year 2020-21. UPCOMING WASHINGTON SBHC WEBINAR WHEN: Tuesday, January 12, 11am-noonTOPIC: Case Study of Student-Led SBHC Start-Up During COVID-19 Join us for a panel of Nova…
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently released the following provider alert regarding increased concern of suicide risk in youth during COVID-19. Actions Requested Screen patients for suicide risk, particularly children, teens, and young adults. See the Screening section below for more information. Share information and resources with patients and their families on crisis…
Crossposted from Mental Health America Much has been written about the mental health challenges young people are facing in 2020. The health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in learning, missed milestones, and the racial reckoning in the United States have exacerbated an already existing mental health crisis. In addition to the great…
During the remote learning period, reaching students has been a challenge for many school-based health centers (SBHCs). In spite of these challenges, school-based health providers have shown their incredible adaptability and creativity to ensure students receive the services they need. One particular example comes from Antonia Caliboso, LICSW, mental health provider at Cleveland High School…
Action requested: Be aware that COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly in King County. Hospitalizations are rising as well and are expected to further increase as cases continue at high levels more high-risk people become infected. Counsel all patients with the following key messages to reduce their risk of getting COVID-19 and spreading it to others.…
