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Project AWARE

Background of Project AWARE

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Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is a federal initiative to develop a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services.

Using grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Project AWARE seeks to build and expand the capacity of State Educational Agencies, in partnership with State Mental Health Agencies, overseeing school-aged youth.

By building or expanding capacity, the program advances wellness and resiliency in education by increasing mental health awareness in schools across states, territories, and tribal communities. 

What is Project AWARE at Arizona Department of Education?

Project AWARE supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of activities, services, and strategies to decrease youth violence and support the healthy development of school-aged youths. Arizona Department of Education, in collaboration with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), is a grantee for two Project AWARE grants, each lasting five years.

What are our goals?

Project AWARE Goals I and II

Image outlines Project AWARE goals

What do we do?

Arizona Department of Education received two Project AWARE grants: AWARE I (2018 - 2023) and AWARE II (2021 - 2026). With these two grants, ADE is able to support 3 school districts each grant period to meet the goals outlined below.

 

AWARE I Sub-Grantees:

  • Glendale Elementary School District
  • Sunnyside Unified School District
  • Baboquivari Unified School District

 

AWARE II Sub-Grantees: 

  • Glendale Union High School District
  • Roosevelt School District
  • Maricopa Unified School District

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    Image depicts Aware 1 and 2 goals, as well as the districts supported by the 2 grants

We offer suicide prevention trainings to school staff and the community. Read more about the trainings we offer below:

  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Online, Self-paced, English language. This course takes 1-2 hours. The availability of this training through Project AWARE is extremely limited, and continued availability is not guaranteed. 
  • Acts on FACTS Suicide Prevention Training: Online, Self-paced, English language.
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid: Virtual Training with A Live facilitator. This is an interactive, online training. The training itself is 6 hours and requires approximately 2 hours of pre-course work. Cameras are required to stay on throughout the training. This training is offered through several community organizations. Please write to us if you need assistance connecting with a trainer. 
  • Suicide Alertness for Everyone (SafeTALK): In-person training, English language. This course take approximately 3.5 hours. Please write to us if you need assistance connecting with a trainer. 

 

Upcoming Trainings: 

Register for SafeTALK (1/25/23) 

Register for ASIST (3/6-7/23) 

Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (3/30/23) 

Interested in Another Training?

Request a Training 

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Project AWARE is part of the School Safety & Social Wellness. Contact us at [email protected].

 

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From the School Safety & Social Wellness Blog

Working with Schools to Reduce Suicide Mon, Sep 26 2022

Project AWARE is a federal initiative funded by SAMHSA to build and expand the partnership between education and mental health systems at both the state and local levels. 

Project AWARE Training Opportunities Wed, Sep 21 2022

Important Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Reminder!

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