Today we are joined by Libby Strunz, School Mental Health Consultant with WI Department of Public Instruction, to discuss the final component of the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework: Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping.  Kathy Markeland, Coalition Board member and Executive Director of WI Assn of Family & Children’s Agencies inquires about why a Resource Map is a vital part of comprehensive school mental health and how school staff can create one by leveraging the knowledge of students, family and community partners.  The process of creating (and updating) a resource map can feel overwhelming at first, but in the long-term it can help make the right resources available to students at the right time.  Finally, Libby guides us to consider social influencers of mental health to ensure resource maps and school mental health services remain equity-centered and trauma-informed.

Episode Transcript

Show Notes

Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Comprehensive School Mental Health 

Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework

Collaboration Guide for Schools and Community Mental Health Providers

Resource Map Checklist

Gap Analysis Worksheet

Example School MH Professionals Resource Map 

Resource Map Examples

SHAPE Quality Guide Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping

NCSMH Resource Map Example and Template 

Check out our other episodes, including: 

• Episode 3: Collaboration - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
• Episode 4: It’s Elementary - Constructing a Continuum of Mental Health Supports
• Episode 9: Navigating the Road Together - Mental Health Referral Pathways
• Episode 12: Step out of the Shadows and Collaborate!