Addressing Substance Use and Recovery
Explore these resources for strategies to help families access substance use treatment and mental health services. Learn how to have sensitive conversations about substance use and offer non-judgmental support.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Strategies for Wellness and Social Connection from the U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Sangeeta Parikshak, Office of Head Start senior analyst, and Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, discuss the importance of social connection for wellness and mental health.
Whole Body Listening with Elmo
Practice along with Elmo as he shows the mindfulness strategy of whole body listening. This activity can be used to help children focus and prepare for the day or a new activity.
Self-love with Grover
This activity can help children build confidence and practice self-love. Together with children, listen and follow Grover’s instructions.
Notice with Cookie Monster
Listen to Cookie Monster explain how to notice things around us. This activity can help children find grounding and focus.
Bubble Breathing with Abby
Take a deep breath with Abby! This activity can help children find calmness and reset.
Body Scan with Big Bird
Follow Big Bird’s instructions and say hello to each part of the body. This activity can be used to help children relax or self-soothe, including during difficult moments.
Head Start Heals: Promoting Substance Use Recovery
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Learn important information about the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health consultation in this course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
Cultivating Wellness: 8 Dimensions of Staff Well-being
This resource describes eight dimensions of staff well-being. Head Start programs can use this resource to make sure they are promoting staff wellness across all dimensions.