Transforming Lives

COMPASSION REACTION

MICHAEL E. SMITH, MD MEDICAL DIRECTOR

JACKIE BECK, LPCS, NCC, LCASA DIRECTOR, MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Transforming Lives

• RACHEL’S CHALLENGE

• YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

FIRST AID

• MYSTRENGTH

• YOUTH MOVE

Compassion Reaction

Compassion Reaction

Preserve and enhance the child’s self-

concept in order to reduce feelings of

isolation and despair

Teach children how to own and solve the

problems they encounter

Combine consequences with high levels of

empathy and warmth

Strengthen the adult child relationship

Rachel's Challenge

A program which:

creates a culture of kindness and

compassion

equips students and adults with resources

to combat bullying and reduce feelings of

isolation and despair

Rachel’s Challenge

Suicide Prevention

Safety Planning

Behavioral Training

Bully Prevention

Character Education

Parental Involvement

Leadership training for both teachers and

students

Rachel’s Challenge

5 Step Process:

Awaken The Learner- Kickoff Event

Assembly at school

Training of hand-picked students (instructions on how to choose students is provided)

Formation of Service Club FOR (Friends of Rachel Club)

Community engagement event in the evening to inform and educate parents and stakeholders

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an 8-hour, in-person certification course for adults who regularly interact with young people.

It teaches participants methods to assist adolescents (age 12-18) who may be developing a mental health condition or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is centered on

strategies for supporting adolescents who are

experiencing mental health or substance use

challenges or who are in crisis.

The course introduces common mental health

challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent

development versus potential warning signs, and

teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help

young people in both crisis and non-crisis

situations

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Evidence-based, self-help resources offering

healthcare providers the ability meet consumer

demand, extend access, improve outcomes and

lower cost of care.

myStrength

Partnership

Improving Outcomes

Extending Evidenced Based Models

Accelerating/Extending Treatment

Whole Person Approach

Consumer Driven

Internal Payer Code –

How to make a referral. . .

Youth Motivating Others through

Voices of Experience

Members of Youth M.O.V.E. North Carolina will work as a diverse collective of young adults to empower youth to advocate for their rights and those of other youth at the local, state and national level.

Will raise awareness of youth struggles across all systems and work to reduce the stigma attached to mental health. Come join us as we discuss ways for you to start a local chapter and engage young adults in your community!

Youth M.O.V.E.

• Est. 2007 as a subsidiary of NFFCMH.

• In 2012, began the process to

independent organization.

• In Fall 2013, YMN received their 501 c(3)

status.

• 70 chapters in 35 states… and growing!

Multi-Dimensional Needs Assessment

Identify strengths and opportunities

Based on research

Assess all constituents (i.e. students, parents, staff, stakeholders)

Confidential reporting and review

Assessment Report Analysis and Action Plans

Interpret data and assist in developing action plans

Review existing programs

Evaluate potential interventions

Identify available resources

Garner plan support

Compassion Reaction in the Future

Rachel’s Challenge at 176 Elementary School in Trilliums 24 county catchment area

Expansion of the Trillium Learning Portal to include Educators as well as information for providers and MCO staff to enhance collaboration and sharing of information

Bringing YMHFA training to school staff and community stakeholders of elementary school aged children

Presentation of myStrength to elementary school staff and parents

For More Information

Rachel’s Challenge

http://www.rachelschallenge.org/

myStrength

https://www.mystrength.com/

YMHFA

http://crisissolutionsnc.org/mental-health-first-aid/

Youth M.O.V.E. Damie Jackson-Diop,

Youth Transition Program Director at 919-675-1737 damiejack@gmail.com