Videos
Douglas County Behavioral Health Summit - 2024
Preventing Youth Violence through Multisector Collaboration
Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D – University of Kansas, Center for Health and Development
Youth violence is an issue of societal importance and concern as the third leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24 in the United States. There are disparities experienced in youth violence by some groups who are disproportionately impacted, particularly males and racial and ethnic youth. There are a range of factors that may contribute to youth violence, including social determinants of health. Therefore, the importance of a multisector approach to address youth violence using multiple and coordinated strategies across socioecological levels will be discussed.
MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
Dr. Anthony Strickland, MD, FASAM – EvolveMD
Empowering a Well World Through Sources of Strength Elementary
Lydia Fuqua – Sources of Strength
Join us for an interactive, playful, and informative session to learn more about one of Sources of Strength’s newest offerings: Sources Elementary. We’ll dig into the history, philosophy, evidence-base, impact, and implementation of the K-6 Elementary Program and how it can connect with the Sources work already happening in Douglas County middle and high schools.
PAX Tools= Evidence-based Programming Across the Youth System of Care
Frances Witt – PAXIS Institute
PAXIS Institute is partnering with KDADS to offer fully funded PAX Tools training to support community-based professionals throughout Kansas. PAX Tools is a collection of research-based, trauma-informed strategies that help youth develop self-regulation skills with the support of caring adults. PAX Tools can be utilized by all adults who support youth throughout a community in various settings like Behavioral Health, Juvenile Justice, Wraparound Services, Youth Development Centers, and many more. Wherever a child is learning behavioral skills, PAX has an appropriate application.
Crisis Support Now! Recognizing Mental Health & Suicide Crises & Updates for Kansas 988
Monica Kurz – HealthSource Integrated Solutions
When you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health concern or crisis, you want to connect with a real person right away! 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is that immediate support you need in the moment. Join us for a session dedicated to understanding the warning signs for suicide and how a trained 988 professional can provide needed and caring support. The session will also cover updates and advancements in 988, and how those will enhance the service available nationwide and here in Douglas County. Every person has a part to play in supporting good mental health in our communities. Learn how 988 can be one partner in making sure we are responding to our community with compassion and connection.
Summer Wellness Series - 2024
Summer Wellness Series - Naloxone and Overdose
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of injury related death in the US and the illicit drug fentanyl has greatly increased the risk of overdose associated with opioid use. Naloxone is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication and has been made available free to Kansas residents, with no prescription needed. In this video Ariel Cohn and Anabel Feauto of DCCCA discuss the signs to spot during an opioid overdose and how every Kansas can be prepared to respond during a emergency situation.
Summer Wellness Series - Empowering Youth in the Digital Age: An Online Safety Guide
Online activity has greatly increased in the recent years, and that trend isn’t stopping anytime soon. You can help ensure youth are safe and comfortable when online by keeping them informed about the dangers of risky behavior. Sydney Goodwin, Youth Prevention Coordinator with The Willow Domestic Violence Center covers this subject on our last video of the 2024 Summer Wellness Series.
Summer Wellness Series - Safety Planning for the Summer
Brooks Robertson, Behavioral Health Liaison for HeadQuarters Kansas, gives us information and insight on what you should consider when creating a safety plan this summer. A safety plan is an easily accessible, easy to follow guide on how to navigate through a mental health crisis or other behavioral health related episode. In the video Brooks references the Stanley-Brown model, a proven system you can use to frame your own safety plan after. For additional resources use the links below.
Summer Wellness Series - Beyond Relationships
Sydney Goodwin, Youth Prevention Coordinator with The Willow Domestic Violence Center, provides a in-depth guide for recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships. In this video you will learn about 10 different signs you can look for in your relationships, as well as scenarios and ways you can address or reach out for support if you need it! For more resources and information visit The Willow DV Center online.
Virtual Town Hall
Summer Wellness Series - 2022
Summer Wellness Series - Responding To A Suspected Opioid Overdose
This video gives us insight on how opioids can affect your physical state, and how an opioid overdose can block your body's ability to breath. In the event of an emergency, naloxone can be used as an opioid reversal drug that counteracts the life threatening effects of an opioid overdose.
Whether taking opioids as prescribed by a medical professional or recreationally, anyone can be at risk of an opioid overdose. To be prepared for an emergency event, request a naloxone kit today by visiting the link below.
Summer Wellness Series - The Dangers of Alcohol and Teens
Youth who drink alcohol before the age of 15 are 5 times more likely to develop alcohol problems when they become adults. Understanding the dangers of alcohol in a teenagers life is critical in keeping our youth safe. Deanne Armstrong, a community support specialist and training consultant with DCCCA, explores what parents and adults should consider when handling the subject of alcohol around teens.
Summer Wellness Series - Best Practices for Medications in Your Home
There are many things to consider when handling prescription medications in your home. In this video, Lydia Fuqua of DCCCA and Meg Hasselman of Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters look at the areas you should address regarding any drugs in your home, including reducing access to medications and how to safely dispose of them.
To request information and resources on medication disposal visit www.dccca.org/partnerships-success-form/
Summer Wellness Series - Personal Safety
Personal safety can be a difficult subject to talk with amongst children, especially when discussing child sexual abuse prevention. In this video, Bev Turner of Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County helps us understand how to go about when discussing this topic.
Some recommended books that may help this subject more understandable are:
Some Parts Are Not For Sharing by Julie K. Federico
Do You Have A Secret by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders
Summer Wellness Series - Online Safety
With more internet activity than ever before, online safety should be one of the most important subjects to discuss with children. Bev Turner of the Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County discusses what options are available to help keep youth safe online.
Some resources you can turn to for assistance include:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - www.ncmec.org
Online Safety for Kids and Teens - www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz
Summer Wellness Series - Having the Conversation
For parents or caregivers and youth alike, having a conversation about suicide and mental health can be difficult. In this week's Summer Wellness Series segment, Meg Hasselman and Kalli Sanders of KSPHQ have an open conversation about having the conversation. While you may think you know your child, how they react to stressful situations may be uncertain.
The best way to start a conversation about mental health in your home is by starting with the right resources.
Summer Wellness Series - Safety Planning
You don't have to be a healthcare professional to plan for a mental health or suicide emergency. Having a safety plan in place that is brief and easy to understand is important so that you or others can act quickly in the event of a situation. This video helps us to understand what should go into an effective safety plan, and how to prepare one! Access the Stanley-Brown Safety Plan Template here.
Summer Wellness Series - Sources of Strength
In this Summer Wellness Series segment Meg Hasselman of KSPHQ and Lydia Fuqua of DCCCA explore Sources of Strength, an evidence based suicide prevention program. The Sources of Strength maps out eight components of strength, such as family support, healthy activities, spirituality and more. Data shows that students involved in Sources of Strength are 4 times more likely to seek help for themselves or a friend. For more information click here.