5 Year Mental Health Initiative
2022/23 Peer Helpers Retreat
In the 2021-22 school year, The Partnership Plan proudly collaborated with the dedicated staff members of Stillwater Area Public School to introduce a new Mental Health Initiative. Since its inception, The Partnership Plan has been committed to supporting mental health by providing grants totaling nearly $85,000. This generous funding has had a profound impact on the well-being of students, teachers, and the entire community. Through this district-wide collaboration, significant strides have been made in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Projects supported by The Partnership Plan:
training for teachers
Provided first aid and first-line mental health for education for district staff as well as Social Emotional Learning materials for elementary social workers.
Green room updates
Funded updates for the Green Room in all seven elementary schools and introduced the Green Room model in the two middle schools in our district.
Peer helpers program
Funded the relaunch of the Peer Helpers program at the high school.
8th Grade event
Funded a social emotional learning event for all 8th graders in the district.
youth frontiers courage retreat
Offered a motivating and fun Courage Retreat attended by all 7th graders in the district.
Wellness center- sahs
Reimagined the Wellness Center at the high school to allow it to meet the needs of today’s students.
impactful film pilot
Piloted the purchase of a mental health film designed to bring about deeper learning, engagement, and impact for 8th graders at OMS.
scholarships
Created a mental health fund to allow students who cannot afford to pay for, or do not have insurance to cover, mental health services.
social media presenter
Funded a guest presenter to speak to parents about Social Media’s impact on middle schoolers
what’s next?
We continue to work with district officials to find more ways to address mental health concerns across the district.