Everyone in a school needs to be prepared to support a student.
School staff are role models and trusted adults.
Everyone, no matter their role, has an opportunity to support a child’s mental health.
Free Staff Training, Wellbeing and Policy Recommendations
Staff Training
All staff need to be prepared to be a trusted adult and ally.
Wellbeing Activities
Supporting wellness requires wellness.
Policies & Best Practices
Prepare your school to address youth mental health.
Key Components that Positively Impact Schools & Students
Training Modules
Turn-Key & Adaptable
Seamless Alignment
Free
- All school staff should be trained
- Training can be done by on-site mental health staff or outside school partner
- On-demand via Erika’s Lighthouse portal with a certification system
- Virtual or In-person by school staff
- Four prepared modules + a DIY local school policy
- 30-120 minutes based on preference
- Staff Wellbeing Activities to support staff and normalize conversations
- Organizers are prepared with pre-recorded trainings and facilitators guides and slideshows
- Staff Wellbeing can be done before school or highlighted weeks
- Policy & Staff Training Plan & Implementation
- Before the school year or prior to other program implementation is best
- Throughout the year to reiterate message
- Four Pillar Scope & Sequence (Implementation)
- Self-Care Stations (Staff Wellbeing)
- Staff Training Group Agenda (Staff Training)
Hundreds more on the Resource Portal!
Our School Mental Health Programs Resonate
“The [staff training] course was well put together, the information given gave clear examples of what signs to be aware of, guidance on how to talk with students was informative and the resource page is very helpful.”
Teachers
Illinois
“I thoroughly enjoyed sharing this information with them and their teachers and I feel very good about the impact it has had on them. I want to continue conversations with them.”
Elementary Educator
Kentucky
“Erika’s Lighthouse was embraced sincerely by all youth, faculty and administrators this past year. I am personally very attached to this phenomenal program.”
Prevention Coordinator
Florida
