Hawai‘i State Department of Education to offer new mental health and wellness resource for families and staff
2024年8月9日 - 2:27AM
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), in partnership
with the Cook Center for Human Connection, a national non-profit
family foundation, announced today that it will be providing
families and staff statewide with access to ParentGuidance.org, a
24/7 online platform that offers parents and staff with resources
and support for student mental health.
ParentGuidance.org works with schools and their communities
nationwide, empowering families to help children thrive through its
mental health resources. Hawaiʻi parents and school staff will have
free access to resources including:
- Regular one-on-one parent coaching for parents, families and
school staff
- Access to over 30 mental health series virtual
seminars
- Online lessons led by licensed therapists
- “Ask a Therapist,” a frequently updated question and answer
forum
“As part of our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our
students, we are excited to introduce this new resource designed
specifically to support families in addressing student mental
health,” Annie Kalama, Assistant Superintendent of the HIDOE Office
of Student Support Services said. “Parents play a crucial role in
their child’s overall mental health and this resource will help to
provide them with the tools, information and support they need to
foster positive mental and emotional growth for their child.”
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, child and
adolescent healthcare professionals are treating youth with soaring
rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicidality,
creating the potential for lasting impacts on themselves, their
families, and their communities.
“We are proud to collaborate with the Hawaiʻi State Department
of Education for the benefit of their families and school staff.
This shows that they truly care about the role of parents in their
children's emotional well-being,” said Anne Brown, president and
CEO of Cook Center for Human Connection. “By providing education,
resources, and direct support to families, we look forward to
helping the people who love and care for their children most: the
parents.”
HIDOE joins 360 other school districts that have partnered with
the Cook Center, brining the access to mental health services to
more than 3.3 million families across 46 states.
For more information or to sign-up for this new resource, please
visit ParentGuidance.org.
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About the Cook Center for Human Connection The Cook Center
for Human Connection (CCHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to building the essential human connections necessary for
individuals to thrive, providing mental health support to families,
and preventing suicide. The foundation is uniting the best
resources and partners to foster mental health success. This
mission is carried out through collaborations with schools,
communities, and families, offering programs for parents and global
resources to increase awareness and provide the necessary support
for everyone to flourish. Learn more at CookCenter.org.
About the Hawai‘i State Department of EducationHawai‘i's public
school system was founded on Oct. 15, 1840, by King Kamehameha III.
It is the oldest public school system west of the Mississippi and
one of the largest in the country – 295 unique schools on seven
islands, with more than 22,000 full-time and 20,000
part-time/casual employees serving over 167,000 students, their
families and the community. Our vision: Hawai‘i’s students are
educated, healthy and joyful lifelong learners who contribute
positively to our community and global society. Learn more at
hawaiipublicschools.org.
- Hawai'i State Department of Education
- ParentGuidance.org
Stacey Dillon
PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company
480-225-4809
sdillon@hawkemedia.com