Social Emotional Learning
EPS Equity Vision:
To be a diverse and inclusive community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful.
EPS Equity Mission:
To eliminate the predictability of outcomes by demographic group.
EPS Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Purpose:
With equity as our foundation and with data as our guide, we champion vibrant, welcoming communities that integrate the whole person. EPS believes in holistic education that cultivates resilience through proactively building positive, culturally affirming relationships while learning about ourselves and each other. By advancing SEL, we set the stage for meaningful, lifelong learning.
What is Social & Emotional Learning?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is broadly understood as a process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life. When we think of educating the whole child, their social and emotional development must be considered as a part of overall instruction.
Resources
Crisis Resources
Youth Mobile Crisis Unit
Professional mental health services offered directly to youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Staff will remotely identify, assess, treat and stabilize the situation and reduce imminent risk of danger to the youth and to others. Offered free of charge, regardless of insurance or income level and available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at (800) 626-8137.
Crisis Text Line: text START to 74174
Provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Since 2013, they’ve processed over 150 million messages from people in crisis. Visit Crisis Text Line FAQ page for more information about our platform, how to become a Crisis Counselor and how we’re using data to change the game.
Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at (503) 823-3937. They are called by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital personnel to assist family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death; victims of violent crime including rape, assault, robbery, or burglary; victims of fire; disoriented or lonely elderly persons; people involved in motor vehicle accidents; people who are distraught and seeking immediate support; and survivors of suicide.
The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Visit thetrevorproject.org for more information.
Clark County Crisis Line: (360) 696-9560 or (800) 626-8137
Staffed by a team of mental health professionals and certified peer counselors who are trained in crisis intervention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or (800) 273-8255
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Other Resources
TeenTalk – 360-397-CHAT (2428)
A “warmline” offering nonjudgmental peer-to-peer support for a variety of topics, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, family and friends, school, STIs and health issues, and sports. Visit TeenTalk’s website for additional links and resources.
Hope Bereavement Services – (360) 514-2789
When a loved one dies, children grieve differently than adults. Stepping Stones, a part of Hope Bereavement Services offered by PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, offers family support groups that specialize in helping children (ages 4-19) with their grief. Healing is found as group participants express their thoughts and feelings and share their stories through art, writing and other guided activities. Bereavement counselors and volunteers provide a safe, caring environment where children learn about death, the importance of expressing emotions and special ways to remember loved ones. View their online brochure here for more information.
The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Visit thetrevorproject.org for more information.
NEDA Feed Hope- National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Evergreen School District Social Emotional Learning Team
Casey Lyons casey.lyons@evergreenps.org
Renee Hayes renee.hayes@evergreenps.org