Notice. Talk. Act.® at School

Notice. Talk. Act.® at School equips all adults who work in your school—administrators, coaches, custodial staff, food service staff, mental health staff, nurses, and teachers—with the right tools to make a difference in the mental health of your students:

Notice

when students show early warning signs of mental health concerns.

Talk

to students about mental health to engage and support them.

Act

to refer students to the right kinds of resources.

Notice. Talk. Act.® at School Benefits Everyone

Students

• Offers a safe, secure space to express mental health concerns
• Provides easier access to resources and supports
• Increases access to mental health care

Teachers and School Staff

• Provides access to evidence-informed training and resources
• Builds skills and increases confidence to identify and talk with students who have mental health concerns

School-based Mental Health Professionals

• Increase capacity for screening all students
• Ensure students with unseen needs have the same access to mental health care

School Administrators

• Sends a clear, top-down message that mental health is important
• Strengthens staff skills around mental health
• Addresses other issues often connected to student mental health -- chronic absenteeism, low academic achievement, disruptive behavior, dropout rates