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ResourceDescription
Funding and SustainabilityBackground information on funding and sustainability, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
ImpactBackground information on the impact of implementing a comprehensive school mental health system.
Mental Health Promotion Services and Supports_Tier 1Background information on mental health promotion services, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
Needs Assessment and Resource MappingBackground information on needs assessment and resource mapping, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
Overview of Domains
PDSAPlan/Do/Study/Act (PDSA) Worksheet
ScreeningBackground information on school mental health screening, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
Strategic Action Planning WorksheetStrategic Action Planning – School Mental Health Profile
TeamingBackground information on teaming, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
Early Intervention Treatment Services and Supports_Tiers 2 and 3Background information on tiers 2 and 3 for early intervention and treatment services and supports, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources.
Readiness GuideComprehensive Guide: Completing the SHAPE School Mental Health Quality Assessment And Utilizing its Resources in New York State Schools (2020-2021)
SHAPE- Registration Tips
School Mental Health Quality AssessmentRegistration required.
District Mental Health Quality Assessment (printable)
School Mental Health Quality Assessment (printable)
SHAPE Resource CenterOver 250 publicly available resources and tools representing key components of comprehensive school mental health systems. Registration required.
School Mental ProfileRegistration required.
District Quality AssessmentPrintable version of the full District Quality Assessment
School Quality AssessmentPrintable version of the full School Quality Assessment
TRSA-IATrauma Responsive Schools Implementation Assessment (TRS-IA). Registration required.
TRSA-IA (Printable)Printable version of the Trauma Responsive Schools Implementation Assessment (TRS-IA)
SHAPE Information Session
SHAPE Information Session recording provides an overview of SHAPE, the SHAPE UP NY Learning Collaborative and outcomes from cohort one.

Trauma Informed Resources

CategoryResourceDescription
Trauma Informed OregonWhat is Trauma Informed Care?This video walks you through the principles that serve as the foundation for trauma informed care.
NYS Trauma-Informed NetworkNYS Trauma-Informed NetworkThe NYS Trauma-Informed Network connects advocates of trauma-responsive practices and systems
About TraumaWhat is Child Trauma?Definition of child trauma, trauma types and populations at risk.
About TraumaHow Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a LifetimeDr, Nadine Burke Harris’ TED talk focuses on the significance of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACES)
About TraumaPhysical Impact of TraumaThis infographic and article summarizes how trauma affects various systems of the body.
About TraumaWhat are ACEs? And How Do They Relate to Toxic Stress?Definition of ACEs, toxic stress and their effect on healthy development.
About TraumaBeyond the ACE ScoreConcepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma
About TraumaMental Health Effects of RacismOMH Infographic
Trauma Informed OrganizationsSAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and GuidanceConcept of trauma and a framework for how an organization, system, service sector can become trauma-informed.
Trauma Informed OrganizationsTRUST/TRUST-SA point in time “snapshot” of where organizations are in their journey towards becoming trauma-informed.
Trauma Informed OrganizationsRoad Map to Trauma Informed CareA thorough roadmap for organizations to follow. It begins with a foundational readiness phase comprising of four parts and includes an implementation phase.
Trauma Informed OrganizationsTrauma-Informed Organizational Change ManualGuide for organizations and systems in planning for, implementing and sustaining a trauma-informed organizational change.
Trauma Informed OrganizationsStandards of Practice for Trauma-Informed CareStandards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed OrganizationsStandards of Practice for Trauma-Informed Care in Educational SettingsBenchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments.
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsTrauma Lens ExerciseExamples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens.
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsTrauma-Informed Support for ChildrenUse the steps in the infographic to work out a trauma-informed response.
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsUnderstanding Neurobiology of Psychological Trauma Tip SheetTips for Working with Transition-age Youth
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsTrauma Informed CareDiagram showing movement from non-trauma informed responses to trauma-informed reponses.
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsTrauma-Informed Care in the ClassroomThis TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all.
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsEnvironmental Elements for Trauma-Informed CareA checklist for organizations
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsTrauma Informed Care in the ClassroomTIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom
Healing and Trauma Specific InterventionsHow to Support Someone Who Has Experienced TraumaInfographic based on relationship lessons learned by trauma survivors and those who love them.
Training and SupportCCSI – Trauma, Grief and Illness (TIG)Centralized training to increase staff ability to meet the holistic needs of students and enhances a district’s ability to respond to crisis.
Training and SupportProject TEACHProject TEACH provides access to consultation for pediatric primary care and maternal health providers, assistance with referral and linkages, and training and educational materials.
Training and SupportRisking ConnectionRelational framework and skills for working with survivors of traumatic experiences.

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