Strengthening Mental Health in Education

Mental health refers to the emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, physical, and relational thriving of individuals and systems. ODE believes that mental health is centered within a continuum of care that meets each person’s needs for physical and emotional safety, security, social connection, identity, diversity, and purpose. ODE has a number of mental health promotion and substance use prevention initiatives that respond to the mental health needs of school communities.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 and offers compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, substance use, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. You can also dial 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

New resources available for children and adolescents exhibiting distress and chronic stress.

Community Care Demonstration Project (2023) video

Community Care Development Project (CCDP)

The Community Care Development Project (formerly the Community Care Demonstration Project) seeks to improve the mental health, education, and overall health and well-being of Oregon’s students and families. This video contains a description of the project's first year and includes interviews with District Administrators and Community Care Specialists & Coordinators, and the Project Director.

Early Childhood

Oregon Screening Process

Foster Care

Contacts

B. Grace Bullock, Ph.D. - Director of Mental Health, Office of the Director
Arden Robinette - Mental Health Project Coordinator, Office of the Director
Jeremy Hogeweide - Mental Health Administrative Specialist, Office of the Director

Inquiries can also be directed to the ODE Mental Health email address.
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Strengthening Mental Health in Education

Care & Connection

Community Care Development Project

Oregon Classroom WISE

Integrated Model of Mental Health

Mental Health Toolkit

Mental Health Guidance and Resources

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Oregon Recovery Schools

Suicide Prevention

Mental Health News

Related ODE Initiatives

Transformative Social Emotional Learning

System of Care

Early Childhood

Foster Care

Contacts