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Suicide Prevention & Intervention

WEB"Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. While its causes are complex and determined by …

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New York State Advocacy

WEBAdvocacy Reports. School Superintendents Recognize the Need to Support Mental Health Services (October, 2017). This Fall, the Council of School Superintendents reported that …

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Recommendations for Mental Health Instruction in Schools

WEBRecommendations for Mental Health Instruction in Schools GENERAL GUIDELINES Chapter 390 of the Laws of 2016, which amends Section 804 of Article 17 of the New …

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School Social Worker Role

WEBSchool social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession.; School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school …

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Gov Hochul Meets with Westchester SSW

WEBOn August 3, 2023, Governor Hochul announced $108 million is available for school districts to support student well-being through expanding mental health supports. In her …

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Mental Health Instruction in Schools

WEB3/22/2017 2 The National Committee for Mental Hygiene was founded in New York in 1909: 1. By a number of leading psychiatrists and 2. Clifford W. Beers (1876–1943),

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Social Work Licensure

WEBEmail: [email protected] Please provide your name, the last 4 digits of your social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence. …

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Mental Health Education Act-NYS

WEBThe Mental Health Education Law was passed by the New York State legislature and requires schools to provide instruction in topics such as the use and misuse of alcohol, …

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MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION LITERACY IN SCHOOLS: …

WEBSchools play a key role in promoting mental health in all children and young people, recognizing that student’s learning and. 17 New York State Education Law § 804. …

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School Social Workers are the Vital Link to School Success

WEBSchool Social Workers are able to work within the school system to assist in identifying students with mental health disorders, assessing student’s needs, and developing a …

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Definitions of “School Social Work”

WEBSchool Social Worker (SSWAA): School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique …

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LCSWs Are Approved Providers for Workers’ Comp

WEBImportant News for Licensed Clinical Social Workers Regarding the NYS Workers' Compensation System "A new law signed as part of Governor Cuomo’s 2019-2020 …

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School Social Workers' Role in Addressing Students' Mental …

WEBSchool Social Workers' Role in Addressing Students' Mental Health Needs and Increasing Academic Achievement School social workers provide mental health services in schools …

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The Role of School Social Work in Violence Prevention

WEBIdentification of critical times for interventions, such as when school shootings, completed suicides, sudden and unexpected deaths of stakeholder(s), natural disasters,

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NYS Legislative News

WEBSocial Justice and Racial Equity. Senate Bill S2987A (2021-22) Legislative Session: Declares racism a public health crisis and establishes a working group to promote racial …

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Grief & Psychological First Aid

WEBPsychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Access all …

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About School Social Work

WEBSchool Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in social work who provide services related to a person’s social, emotional and life adjustment to …

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TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN: TIPS FOR PARENTS AND …

WEBS9–62 distressed by the disaster are more likely themselves to be severely distressed. • Social factors: Children who must face a disaster without supportive and nurturing …

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Western Region Events

WEBWhen: January 26, 2024. Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. Where: Ilios De Paolos Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219. Join NYSSSWA’s Western Region at Ilios …

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School Social Work Bill Press

WEBSenator Hamilton introduced a companion bill (S.7526-A) in the Senate. The bill, if enacted, is a strong step in ameliorating the pressure on districts to meet the mental health …

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