Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention

09/07/2026

Young people across Ohio face unique social and emotional challenges, but a supportive community can change everything.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and this week we are focusing on Youth Su***de Prevention.

Connection starts with all of us. When schools, families, and peers foster open, nonjudgmental conversations, we help young people realize they never have to carry their struggles alone.

Follow along with us all week for practical tools, warning signs, and actionable ways you can support the young people in your life.

09/07/2026

We want to hear from you! We invite parents and caregivers to be part of the new Ohio Family Voice Workgroup. Members of the workgroup will examine topics through the lens of families, participate in discussions, and provide feedback on policy.

Find more details and apply: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/Aug-4-2026/Encourage-families-and-students-to-apply-for-Depar

09/04/2026

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday weekend, and...

📅 Mark your calendars: 9/8 is .

Join the effort to raise awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and promote accessible mental health support.

This year's theme, "988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough," is a reminder that you don't have to be in crisis to reach out.

Whatever you're facing - big or small - your reason for seeking support is reason enough. Learn more and find out how to get involved at samhsa.gov/988Day.

988 is available every day 24/7.

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09/02/2026

Shift the mindset from "What's wrong with them?" to "What is their behavior telling me?" 🧠

Take this one time Educating With A Trauma Responsive Lens either September 29 or October 1!

Register today:

September 29 https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/mJBnD43BT0OR7nbEA_exHw #/registration

October 1
https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/K6vZr41MTDSFJv1NR7Njwg #/registration

09/01/2026

Leadership sets the stage for student success in schools whether you are leading by example or as a supervisor or administrator.

Everyone has a role in Trauma Responsive Leadership.

Join this Community of Practice and be wowed by what you learn and how you grow over 8 weeks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3-_hsL_iuLUgOwuoKnV-xth0onsVVMiJH8bbealsngAPGUQ/viewform

08/31/2026

Do you know about The Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL)?

OPPAL launched peer-to-peer tele-consultation services with child and adolescent psychiatrists from five of Ohio’s children’s hospitals in August 2025.

The program reached an exciting milestone in the spring of 2026 by providing 100 consultations to pediatricians, family physicians and nurse practitioners who serve children and young adults across the state.

These images provide an overview of data from those 100 consultations. For more information, visit the OPPAL webpage at www.ohioaap.org/oppal or email [email protected].

08/28/2026

School safety is on educator minds every day.

🎙️Join Amanda Hampton on the "School Wellness" podcast, this time featuring Mark Pohl from the Pohl Group. Together, they explore crucial insights into violence prevention and safety in schools and communities across Ohio.

🎙️Amanda delves into Mark's rich experiences within military service and federal law enforcement, shedding light on how these roles shaped his current work in violence prevention and response. The discussion underscores the importance of effective threat assessment and community preparedness as pivotal components in combating targeted violence.

Key Takeaways:

* The Pohl Group champions a holistic prevention, response, and recovery training model to tackle targeted violence in communities and schools, emphasizing behavioral threat assessment under House Bill 123.

* Their trainings cater to various sectors, blending face-to-face sessions with scenario-based activities to reinforce the application of learned skills in real-life situations.

* Mark Pohl advocates for building resilient communities through strategic partnerships and actionable education in violence prevention.

https://ohiosbcoe.org/podcast/

08/27/2026

🍎 Did you know that educators and mental health professionals are downloading materials from the No Wrong Door Resource Library 200% more this August than last August?

This is great news! We are beginning the school year with prevention and school mental health top of mind. 🍎

Search for the item you need or let us know what you would like to find. Below is an example of a short video series regarding how learning brains function under stress or trauma. These vignettes fit well into training moments or part of a staff meeting or mentor session.

https://nowrongdoor.ohiosbcoe.org/product/videos-for-stress-trauma-and-the-brain-insights-for-educators-playlist/

08/27/2026

Let's go, Ohio!

See what’s ahead for September and Attendance Awareness Month! We have resources to build connections between students and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and well-being.

Why attendance matters: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/Aug-25-2026/Planning-ahead-for-Attendance-Awareness-Month-Lean

08/24/2026

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