Hello MHN colleagues!
I hope the end of the school year is treating you well.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I have several announcements that I am excited to share with you.
Here at NYSUT we kicked off the month with our Representative Assembly in NYC- read more about the convention, award recipients, resolutions and speakers HERE.
I had the pleasure of meeting some of you in the exhibition hall, working with therapy dogs (and their awesome humans) from the HOPE organization, as well as highlighting a quiet space to take a break from the chaos of the day in the Calm room- complete with sand trays, salt lamps, comfy chairs and our premium Calm app running for meditations and soothing sounds.
Continuing Education:
Our FREE webinar series continues, with some requested topics:
Wednesday May 22, 4:30-6pm
Therapy Dogs: Creating a dog program in your facility 1.0 CE - REGISTER HERE
Wednesday June 5, 4:30-6:00pm
Intro to Sticks & Stones: Understanding Implicit Bias 1.5 CE - REGISTER HERE
*Monthly webinars will continue to be open to all members looking to learn about these topics- not just social workers
Collective Care Teams in the news:
We continue to help the helpers: NYSUT and leaders from NYSSSWA, NYSSCA, NYASP and NYASN met with legislators to discuss their unique roles, working as a team, and ask for support on bills to help with staffing and mental health. Read more HERE
Check out the Collective Care materials now available for download
If you would like to order copies of the palm card or poster, please reach out to socialservices@nysut.org
Training opportunities and events through our community partners:
MHANYS School Mental Health Resource and Training Center
June 12: School Climate and LGBTQ+ Youth
Question of the Month
Are you planning any events in your school or community for Mental Health Awareness Month? Please share your stories or photos with us and be entered to win a prize! Socialservices@nysut.org
Please take a moment for your own mental health this month.
Take care and be well,
Courtney
