Resource Hub
The Mental Health and Resilience Group is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of students, educators, employees, and families, thereby helping communities thrive.
Resources for Educators
Caring for Individual Students
National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)
The NCSMH provides evidence-based guidance, tools, and professional development to help schools build comprehensive mental health systems that support individual student needs. Their work is grounded in public health approaches to mental wellness and includes assessment tools, best practices, and implementation strategies.
National Academy of Sciences: Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth
These research-informed, trauma-sensitive tools provide educators with practical strategies to support emotional development and mental wellness, particularly during times of adversity and change.
Creating a Culture of Care
CDC: School Connectedness
Decades of CDC research has shown that when students feel connected to their school—through relationships, belonging, and shared purpose—they are more likely to thrive academically and emotionally. This site includes strategies for strengthening school connectedness to improve overall well-being and prevent risk behaviors.
Creating a Culture of Care: A Guide for Education Leaders
Developed by WestEd, this guide helps school leaders prioritize educator well-being through system-wide structures that promote psychological safety, workload balance, and trauma-informed practices.
Caring for Yourself as an Educator
DeStress Monday: Mindfulness for Educators
This series offers weekly mindfulness practices and movement strategies specifically designed for educators to reset, recharge, and reduce burnout.
Professional Development for Educators
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
This nationally recognized, evidence-based certification trains adults—including educators—to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth. It provides a 5-step action plan to offer initial help and connect youth to appropriate support.
Classroom WISE: Mental Health Literacy for Educators
Created by the MHTTC Network, Classroom WISE is a free, online, self-paced course designed to build educator knowledge and skills around mental health literacy, trauma-informed practices, and classroom strategies for promoting well-being and inclusion.
Mental Health Essentials for Educators
Offered by the Mental Health Collaborative, this course is designed specifically for K–12 educators and school staff. It provides a foundational understanding of mental health, signs and symptoms of common disorders, how to reduce stigma, and practical steps to support student well-being. The course is grounded in the mental health literacy framework developed by international leaders in adolescent mental health, and equips educators with actionable tools to foster healthier school communities.
Resources for Workplace Leaders
Mental Health America: Mental Health Resources for Employers
Mental Health America offers a robust suite of tools to help employers build mentally healthy work environments. Resources include workplace mental health screening tools, guidance on inclusive leadership, and the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health—a national certification that recognizes employers committed to employee well-being.
American Psychiatric Association (APA): Center for Workplace Mental Health
This resource hub from the APA provides practical, evidence-based strategies for creating supportive workplace cultures. It features implementation guides, leadership toolkits, and success stories from organizations that have improved employee mental health outcomes while supporting business goals.
Mental Health Essentials for Workplaces
This course from Mental Health Collaborative will help teams learn how to manage work/life balance, how to talk about mental health, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, when to get professional help, how to include mental health as a priority in the organization, and how to build a supportive, engaged workplace culture
Resources for Parents/Caregivers
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Child Mind Institute
This leading organization offers expert advice, clinical insight, and practical tools for families. Whether you're looking to better understand anxiety, ADHD, depression, or learning differences, Child Mind Institute provides parent-friendly guides, video resources, and evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s mental health and resilience.
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HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Created by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this parenting resource covers all aspects of child development, with a strong focus on emotional and behavioral health. Parents can find developmental milestones, guidance on managing emotions, screen use, and how to talk with kids about tough topics like grief or bullying.
Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 9-1-1. You can also reach out to the following resources for help.
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Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations. Text HOME to 741741 for support.
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The National Suicide Prevention Line. This hotline provides free, confidential support 24/7 to people in distress across the United States. Call 9-8-8 for support.
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The SAMHSA Helpline. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential information service that provides treatment and support referrals 24/7 to people facing mental illness and addictions. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for support.
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The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text and online instant messaging system. Call 1-866-488-7386 for support.
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The Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis line provides free, confidential support 24/7 to veterans, all service members and their family and friends in times of need. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 for support.
