Engage parents and families as partners to promote good mental health, address mental distress and support their child’s mental illness.
Resources for Families
Workbooks
Easy to read books along a family’s journey
Workshops
Trainings that help families start conversations
Actionable Resources
Activities and tools for families to use in their homes
Key Components that Positively Impact Schools & Families
Bilingual
Seamless Alignment
Turn-key & Adaptable
Free
- Programs are best implemented along with Classroom Education
- Family and Community Engagement staff
- School Counselors
- Family Workshops, Family Workbooks and other Resources
- Some resources may be used as Tier-2 for families
- On-Demand, Virtual or In-Person based on preference.
- Many resources are pre-recorded and available on YouTube
- Before or alongside Classroom Education
- Throughout the year based on student and family need or request
- Template emails are available to easily disseminate to families.
- Host virtual or in-person workshops as desired.
- Family Engagement Plan & Implementation
- We All Have Mental Health (Workbook One)
- Family Resources Bookmark (General)
- How do you feel today? (Awareness into Action for Families)
Hundreds more in the Resource Portal.
“Thanks for all the work we have done. The resources from Erika’s Lighthouse are highly appreciated here among our middle and high school counselors.”
School Counselor
Wisconsin
“I cannot thank Erika’s Lighthouse enough for all that you all do. We need these resources in school more than ever, and these resources will save lives.”
Educator
Illinois
“We are incredibly appreciative for our partnership with Erika’s Lighthouse and all of the work that you do! Thanks for being awesome!”
School Counselor
Virginia
Resources Direct to Families
“I want to promote good mental health in my home.”
Good mental health starts at home.
Family Workbook One: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish
Learn how you can start conversations, promote good mental health and find easy-to-use tools.
Family Workshop I: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish
Understand the basics of mental health, the Erika’s Lighthouse program, and how to support your child.