Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Iowa educators and school staff, your voice matters. 💬

What challenges are creating the most pressure in your building right now? Student well-being? Attendance? Staff capacity? Intervention systems?

The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is asking Iowa K-12 school leaders, educators, and staff to complete a short survey to help guide future priorities, resources, and learning opportunities for schools across Iowa.

Take the survey at the link in the first comment. ⬇️

Professional development that meets you where you are.

We offer a variety of learning opportunities for PreK-12 educators and youth-serving professionals, including webinars, workshops, on-demand courses, curated professional learning, and customizable training designed around your school community’s needs.

Explore current offerings and find the right fit for you or your team:
https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/professional-development

Teens don’t have to navigate overwhelming emotions alone.

Our 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 helps Iowa teens ages 13–17 build skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and responding to emotional intensity in healthier ways.

This in-person, 7-week counseling group is for students experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, self-harm, and/or thoughts of su***de.

We have current openings for a group that will begin in July. If you're interested in the group, email [email protected] for more information.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 for support.

K–12 educators can play an important role in noticing concerns and supporting students experiencing eating disorders 🫶

You don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference. Awareness, compassion, and connection matter.

Swipe through these 3️⃣ tips for how educators can support students with eating disorders ⬇️

Celebrate what makes you unique 🎉

Download this fun and uplifting coloring page for students, staff, or anyone who could use a creative break ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hNS6oL

Iowa K-12 school leaders and educators, we want to hear from you! 💬

What challenges are creating the most pressure in your building right now? Student well-being? Attendance? Staff capacity? Intervention systems?

Complete our short survey to help guide Scanlan Center priorities, resources, and learning opportunities for 2026–27.

Take the survey at the link in the first comment ⬇️

Summer schedules can create new opportunities to focus on mental wellness. If your child has been needing support—or you’ve been meaning to prioritize your own mental health—now may be the right time to begin.

Our clinic is currently accepting new clients for:
🫶 Individual counseling
🫶 Group counseling
🫶 Eating disorders services
🫶 Intellectual disability evaluations

Available virtually across Iowa and in person at our Iowa City clinic.

📝 Learn more or submit a referral: https://bit.ly/43ztc88

Looking for a mental health provider but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Finding the right fit can feel overwhelming.

Swipe through these 4️⃣ helpful tips for selecting a mental health provider ⬇️