Hamburg Central School District

Implementation of Mental Health First Aid in Hamburg Central School District

“Hamburg Central School District will use these grant funds to train school counselors, social workers, and psychologists as trainers in Youth Mental Health First Aid. These trainers will then train all teachers, aides, and administrators to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues and respond appropriately.”

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Hamburg, NY
AMOUNT: $75,000 over Two Years
YEAR AWARDED: 2016
WEBSITE: http://www.hamburgschools.org/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


Being Yourself is Good Enough

Through advocacy, education, and counseling, teen immigrants connected to Bridges from Borders are exposed to community-based tools that build confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and empower them to learn and grow on their journey toward mental wellbeing. As immigrants living in Western New York, these teens have some things in common; however, the intersection … Continued