Mental Health Matters
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Valley Southwoods, 625 S. 35th Street, West Des Moines
Join us for Mental Health Matters! Learn and get connected to school and community resources. Breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics related to mental health. Students can receive Silver Cord hours for attending.
Mental Health Matters Schedule:
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Welcome & Resource Tables
6:00 - 6:40 p.m. - Breakout Session 1
6:40 - 6:50 p.m. - Resource Tables
6:50 - 7:30 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session Presentations:
Capturing the Power: Building Positive Mental Health in your School & Community
Trauma and Building Resilience
Conscious Discipline at Home (Ages 0-7)
Puerto Seguro: Cuidando nuestro bienestar emocional en tiempos de incertidumbre
Thriving Beyond Talent: Nurturing the Whole Child
Mental Performance for Student Athletes
Mental Health Implications on LGBTQ Youth
Mastering the Moment: Tips for Supporting Challenging Behavior
End the Silence
Resource Providers:
WDMCS Interpreters
WDMCS Counselors
WDMCS Behavior Interventionists
WDMCS Preschool
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Clive Behavioral Health
Easter Seals
EFR-Employee and Family Resources
Iowa Safe Schools
Stepping Stones Family Services
Mosaic Family Services
ICC Therapy
Every Step/ Amanda the Panda
NAMI
Erika’s Lighthouse
Heartland AEA
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