Family Engagement
Families play a vital role in their child’s mental health.
Engage parents and families as partners to promote good mental health, address mental distress and support their child’s mental illness.
Free Family Programs and Resources for Schools
Workbooks
Easy to read books along a family’s journey
Workshops
Trainings that help families start conversations
Actionable Resources
Activities and tools for families to use in their homes
Key Components that Positively Impact Schools & Families
Bilingual
Programs are available in English and Spanish
Seamless Alignment
All Erika’s Lighthouse programs are plug-and-play
Turn-key & Adaptable
Ready to go, easy to implement and customizable
Free
All Erika’s Lighthouse programs and resources are free – always
Program Implementation
Who
- Programs are best implemented along with Classroom Education
- Family and Community Engagement staff
- School Counselors
What
- Family Workshops, Family Workbooks and other Resources
- Some resources may be used as Tier-2 for families
When
- Before or alongside Classroom Education
- Throughout the year based on student and family need or request
Where
- On-Demand, Virtual or In-Person based on preference.
- Many resources are pre-recorded and available on YouTube
How
- Template emails are available to easily disseminate to families.
- Host virtual or in-person workshops as desired.
- Family Engagement Plan & Implementation
Sample Resources
- We All Have Mental Health (Workbook One)
- Family Resources Bookmark (General)
- How do you feel today? (Awareness into Action for Families)
Hundreds more in the Resource Portal.
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Our School Mental Health Programs Resonate
“Thanks for all the work we have done. The resources from Erika’s Lighthouse are highly appreciated here among our middle and high school counselors.”
School Counselor, Wisconsin
“I cannot thank Erika’s Lighthouse enough for all that you all do. We need these resources in school more than ever, and these resources will save lives.”
Educator, Illinois
“We are incredibly appreciative for our partnership with Erika’s Lighthouse and all of the work that you do! Thanks for being awesome!”
School Counselor, Virginia
Resources Direct to Families
“I want to promote good mental health in my home.”
Good mental health starts at home.
Family Workbook One: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish
Learn how you can start conversations, promote good mental health and find easy-to-use tools.
Family Workshop I: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish
Understand the basics of mental health, the Erika’s Lighthouse program, and how to support your child.
If you are worried, it is important to take action.
Family Workbook Two: Concerned About My Child: English | Spanish
Learn the signs & symptoms of anxiety and depression and how to start a conversation.
Family Workshop II: Depression & Suicide: English | Spanish
Know the signs & symptoms, the Erika’s Lighthouse program, and how to support your child.
“I am concerned about my child’s mental health.”
“I need to find help for my child.”
Navigating the system can be hard, knowing the details is important.
Family Workbook Three: Getting Help: English | Spanish (coming soon)
Navigate the complicated mental healthcare system to support your child and get them help.
Family Workshop II: Depression & Suicide: English | Spanish
Know the signs & symptoms, the Erika’s Lighthouse program, and how to support your child.
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