Project Cal-Well, a cross-agency mental health initiative led by the California Department of Education, produced this easy-to-use Family Guide to Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Well-Being. The guide helps parents and other adult family members and caregivers navigate supporting the overall well-being and mental health of school-aged children.
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Virtual BeWell Space
BeWell is a virtual wellness space that offers evidence-based practices, resources, tools, and strategies for education professionals to support their emotional regulation and well-being. Strategies are organized into three categories – calm yourself, activate yourself, and increase your well-being – that users can choose from based on their mental or emotional state.
California Safe and Supportive Schools Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter includes information on research, resources, policies, and practices related to school climate, safety, and well-being. Read the latest issue.
Resource Guide: Responding to COVID-19 Challenges
This California Safe and Supportive Schools Resource Guide highlights the latest research, policies, and practices for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in education spaces.
To Create Safe and Healthy Schools During a Pandemic, Prioritize Educator Wellbeing
Educator wellbeing is at the core of building a healthy, safe and supportive learning community. Learn more in this brief.
Mindfulness-Based Practices for Schools
Explore the benefits of mindfulness-based practices and strategies for use in education settings.