Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Enhancing Collaborations to Promote a Mental Health—Schools—Families Shared Agenda for Children’s Mental Health: Ohio's Experience Carl E. Paternite, Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs (Miami University) Kay Rietz, Ohio Department of Mental Health (Columbus) Terri Johnston, Positive Education Program (Cleveland) Terre Garner, Ohio Federation for Children’s Mental Health (Cincinnati) Diana Leigh, Center for Learning Excellence (Ohio State University) Presentation at the 8th National Conference On Advancing School-Based Mental Health Portland, Oregon October 24th, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Legislative Forum On Mental Health and School Success Creating A Shared Agenda In Ohio October 9, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Infrastructure for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Hearing on Mental Health and School Success (February 8, 2001) Presided over by Ohio’s First Lady Hope Taft and convened by: Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) Center for Learning Excellence Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Governor’s Office

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Infrastructure for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Publication of Mental Health and School Success: Hearing Summary and Resource Guide (Spring, 2001) Testimony summary Facts, resources, and ideas highlighting the inter-dependency of good mental health and success in school

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Infrastructure for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Follow-up Publication of Mental Health and School Success: What We are Learning (Spring, 2003) Chronicles the growing success of mental health — education —family partnerships Highlights innovative school-based mental health programs and services Resource guide

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Infrastructure for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Formation in 2001 of the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS) Action Networks spearheaded by affiliate organizations in six regions of the State

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Mission To help Ohio’s school districts, community-based agencies, and families work together to achieve improved educational and developmental outcomes for all children — especially those at emotional or behavioral risk and those with mental health problems.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Action Agenda Create awareness about the gap between children’s mental health needs and “treatment” resources, and encourage improved and expanded services (including new anti-stigma campaign). Encourage mental health agencies and school districts to adopt mission statements that address the importance of partnerships. Conduct surveys of mental health agencies and school districts to better define the mental health needs of children and to gather information about promising practices.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Action Agenda (continued) Provide technical assistance to mental health agencies and school districts, to support adoption of evidence- based and promising practices, including improvement and expansion of school-based mental health services. Develop a guide for education and mental health professionals and families, for the development of productive partnerships.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Action Agenda (continued) Assist in identification of sources of financial support for school-based mental health initiatives. Assist university-based professional preparation programs in psychology, social work, public health, and education, in developing inter-professional strategies and practices for addressing the mental health needs of school-age children.

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Mental Health, Schools and Families Working Together for All Children and Youth Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Policy Maker Partnership (PMP) at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Concept Paper: Mental Health, Schools and Families Working Together for All Children and Youth: Toward A Shared Agenda (2002)

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Purpose of the Concept Paper “Encourage state and local family and youth organizations, mental health organizations, education entities and schools across the nation to enter new relationships to achieve positive social, emotional and educational outcomes for every child.”

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Aim The aim is to align systems and ensure the promise of a comprehensive, highly effective systemic collaboration to coordinate and integrate programs and services for children and youth and their families.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Vision A vision for a shared education and mental health agenda ensures that: 1.All children and youth have an equal opportunity to develop their fullest cognitive, social and emotional capacities; and 2.The needs of those who experience psychosocial problems and emotional and behavioral disabilities are effectively addressed.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The Framework The framework encompasses a continuum of interventions, including: 1.Positive development of child, youth, families and communities and prevention of problems; 2.Early identification—interventions for children and youth at risk or shortly after the onset of problems; and 3.Intensive interventions—with a focus on integrated approaches.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success The concept paper is available online at:

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Policy Maker Partnership (PMP) at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Shared Agenda Seed Grant Awards to Six States: Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Additional Funding for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Ohio Department of Mental Health Ohio Department of Education Ohio Department of Health and Numerous Additional State-level and Regional Organizations

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Infrastructure for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative The Shared Agenda seed grant is being implemented in Ohio within the collaborative infrastructure of the Mental Health Network for School Success

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Three Phases of Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Phase 1—Statewide forum for leaders of mental health, education, and family policymaking organizations and child- serving systems (March 3, 2003) Phase 2—Six regional forums for policy implementers and consumer stakeholders (April-May, 2003) Phase 3—Legislative forum involving key leadership of relevant house and senate committees (October 9, 2003)

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Logo Here Phase 1 and Phase 2 Shared Agenda Forums Columbus, OH — Statewide Forum, March 3, 2003 Athens, OH—SoutheastWooster, OH—North Central April 15, 2003 April 28, 2003 Columbus, OH—CentralBowling Green, OH—Northwest April 29, 2003 Cleveland, OH—NortheastHamilton, OH—SouthwestMay 5, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Strategies and Features of Various Phase 1 and 2 Shared Agenda Forums Mark Weist, Center for School MH Assistance, U. of Maryland Steve Adelsheim, New Mexico School MH Initiative Howard Adelman & Linda Taylor, UCLA School MH Project Kimberly Hoagwood, Columbia University Howie Knoff, Project Achieve Joseph Johnson, Ohio Department of Education Eric Fingerhut, Ohio State Senator Keynote presentations by national and state experts:

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Promising work in Ohio showcased Youth and parent testimony Cross-stakeholder panel discussions Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues Appreciative Inquiry model for promotion of systems-level change and transformation informed the process Strategies and Features of Various Phase 1 and 2 Shared Agenda Forums

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Mental Health, Schools and Families Working Together for Ohio’s Children: Shared Agenda Policymakers’ Forum Columbus, Ohio - March 3, 2003 First jointly convened ODMH/ODE Forum 125 policymakers Keynote presentations by Mark Weist (Center for School Mental Health Assistance at University of Maryland) and Steve Adelsheim (New Mexico School Mental Health Initiative Promising work in Ohio showcased Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, and instill hope that systemic change is possible Appreciative Inquiry model for promotion of systems-level change and transformation informed the process

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Southeast Ohio Forum—Finding New Ways to Collaborate:Breaking Down the Barriers to Learning Athens, Ohio April 15, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentation by Howie Knoff (Project Achieve) Cross-stakeholder panel discussion Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem- solve regarding implementation issues

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success North Central Ohio Forum—Addressing Barriers to Learning: Frameworks for Schools & Communities Working Together to Close the Achievement Gap Wooster, Ohio April 28, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentations by Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor (UCLA School Mental Health Project) Individual county break-out sessions to explore potential collaborations Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Central Ohio Forum—The Child We Have in Common: Families, Schools and Mental Health Columbus, Ohio April 29, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentations by Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor (UCLA School Mental Health Project) Individual county break-out sessions to explore potential collaborations Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Northwest Ohio Forum—Strengthening the Partnership: Mental Health and Education Helping Kids Succeed in Schools Bowling Green, Ohio April 29, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentation by Mark Weist (Center for School Mental Health Assistance at University of Maryland) Cross-stakeholder panel discussions Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues Logo Here

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Northeast Ohio Forum—Mental Health, Schools and Families Working Together for All Children & Youth Toward a Shared Agenda Cleveland, Ohio May 5, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentation by Eric Fingerhut (Ohio State Senator) Local collaboration showcased Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues Appreciative Inquiry model for promotion of systems-level change and transformation informed the process Logo Here

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Southwest Ohio Forum—Mental Health, Schools & Families Working Together for All Children & Youth: Toward a Shared Agenda Hamilton, Ohio May 5, policy implementers and stakeholders Keynote presentations by Kimberly Hoagwood (Columbia University) and Joseph Johnson (Ohio Department of Education) Youth panel and testimony Parent panel and testimony Facilitated discussion structured to create a collective vision, build a sense of mutual responsibility for reaching the vision, instill hope that systemic change is possible, and problem-solve regarding implementation issues Logo Here

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Approximately 725 participants Materials compiled and developed to inform the Fall, 2003 Shared Agenda Legislative Forum Through Legislative Forum raise public awareness and build advocacy for policy and fiscal support for better alignment for education and mental health in the next biennial budget process Website created to track and publicize Ohio’s Shared Agenda initiative ( Outcomes and Recommendations from Phases 1 and 2

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Selected Participant Evaluation Findings (mean/modal ratings) from Statewide and Regional Forums Logo Here How positive was the forum? (scale: 1=poor; 2=needs to improve; 3=ok; 4=good; 5=very good; 6=great) Statewide4.8/5 Southeast4.6/5 North Central4.2/5 Central4.4/5 Northwest4.6/5 Northeast4.8/5 Southwest4.8/5

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Participant Perspective (mean/modal ratings) on Extent of Barriers to Implementing a Mental Health, Schools, Families Shared Agenda What is the extent of barriers? (scale: 1=none; 2=a few barriers; 3=some barriers; 4=many barriers; 5=very difficult; 6=not possible) Statewide3.8/4 Southeast3.4/4 North Central3.7/4 Central4.0/4 Northwest3.8/4 Northeast3.9/4 Southwestnot rated

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Selected Participant Evaluation Findings (mean/modal ratings) from Statewide and Regional Forums How much will the forum help collaboration efforts? (scale: 1=no help; 2=very little help; 3=a little help; 4=some help; 5=pretty good; 6=great) Statewide4.4/5 Southeast4.5/5 North Central4.1/4 Central4.4/4 Northwest4.4/4 Northeast4.5/4 Southwest4.4/5 Log Here

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Development of format for forum, and selection of date Commitment of participation from ODMH and ODE leadership Identification and preparation of legislative co-chairs Invitation to additional legislative panelists Invitation to stakeholders throughout the state Legislative Forum Preparation October 9, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Promotional work Selection of students for written and oral testimony and identification of facilitator Selection of adults (parents, educators, and mental health providers) for written and oral testimony and identification of facilitator Development of written materials for the legislators Plan for pre-forum events with student and adult participants More Legislative Forum Preparation October 9, 2003

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Detailed agenda Executive summary of The President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Final Report Shared agenda fact sheet Shared agenda recommendations Overview of Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Written testimony by students Written testimony by parents, educators, and mental health providers Note: all available on Shared Agenda website at except New Freedom Commission Report which is available at Written Material Provided to Participating Legislators October 9, 2003

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Hotel check-in for overnight stay in Columbus Visit to Senate Finance Hearing Room and statehouse tour Meeting with Senator Carey, forum co-chair Student meeting with facilitator to practice testifying Adult panelist meeting with facilitator to discuss testifying Free time Dinner and celebration with Mike Hogan (ODMH) and Mike Armstrong (ODE) Pre-Forum Activities for Students, Their Parents, Adult Panelists, and Members of the Mental Health Network Affiliates October 8, 2003

Pre-Forum Dinner and Celebration October 8, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Comments from Legislators Following the Adult Testimony From Representative Joyce Beatty (Member House Education Committee) In a question/challenge to fellow legislative panelists: Is there legislation that we should be looking at? From Representative Arlene Setzer (Chair, House Education Committee) In response to Representative Beatty: During this whole process I was also taking notes and marking because, as you indicated there have been some specifics provided to us which we truly need many times when looking at legislation. And, as most of you know currently the house and the senate are working on Senate Bill 2 House Bill 2 which is for the teacher success and identifying highly qualified teachers. And within that realm…..I am going to guide that discussion around some of things that I have heard today about the idea that teachers need to understand regardless of what their teaching assignment might be…

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Comments from Legislators Following the Student Testimony From Senator Bill Harris (Chair, Senate Finance Committee) “…I listened to the very brave and courageous young people tell us about things of their life. And as you were explaining that to us I am thinking about my sons, I am thinking about my grandchildren, I am thinking about other people that I know and some of the struggles that they have…” From Representative Joyce Beatty (Member, House Education Committee) “…All of the student panel members, I don’t think I have ever heard anything so compelling and moving and informative and educating in my entire life. So let me say to you thank you and let me give it to you with that smile that can be comforting because you have helped us…”

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Immediate Next Steps for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative ODMH and ODE are jointly forming a workgroup to address action steps related to the Shared Agenda Recommendations A first meeting has been scheduled for November 4, 2003

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Immediate Next Steps for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Ohio is one of eight states selected to participate in a SAMHSA- funded 3-year Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI) to identify effective approaches in addressing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. ODMH is leading Ohio’s effort, focusing on the school age population. Contact strategies being considered include: Use of the Arts Peer mentoring/sponsorship approaches Peer-driven lesson plans about stigma Youth speaker panel/bureau

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Immediate Next Steps for Ohio’s Shared Agenda Initiative Ongoing work of the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success will continue through implementation of the action agenda and through special targeted efforts.

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success This PowerPoint Presentation will be posted on Ohio’s Shared Agenda website and the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs website