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School Mental Health and Wellness Program Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing and improving mental health and wellness programs in elementary, middle, and high schools to enhance student well-being, resilience, and academic success.

School Mental Health and Wellness Program Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

In today's challenging educational environment, supporting students' mental health and overall wellness is more crucial than ever. This School Mental Health and Wellness Program Audit Checklist is an essential tool for school counselors, psychologists, administrators, and wellness coordinators to evaluate and enhance their mental health support systems. By systematically assessing various aspects of mental health services, from prevention programs to crisis intervention protocols, this checklist helps identify areas for improvement and ensures that schools are providing comprehensive, accessible, and effective mental health support to all students. Regular audits using this checklist can lead to improved early intervention strategies, enhanced staff training, better resource allocation, and ultimately, a more supportive and nurturing school environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.

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Industry

Education

Standard

ASCA School Counselor Standards

Workspaces

middle
high)
Schools

Occupations

School Counselors
School Psychologists
Social Workers
School Administrators
Mental Health Coordinators
1
Is there a crisis intervention program currently available for students?
2
How many hours of mental health training have staff received in the past year?
Min: 0
Target: 20
Max: 100
3
What types of mental health resources are available to students?
4
What is the overall student satisfaction level with the mental health programs?
5
Are preventive mental health programs actively implemented?
6
Describe the procedures in place for crisis intervention.
7
How often does the school provide mental health training for staff?
8
What mental health awareness campaigns have been conducted in the school?
9
What percentage of students participate in mental health programs?
Min: 0
Target: 75
Max: 100
10
Summarize feedback received from students about mental health programs.
11
Are there established emergency protocols for mental health crises?
12
When was the last review of the mental health program conducted?
13
Are counseling services available to all students?
14
What is the average counselor-to-student ratio in the school?
Min: 1
Target: 1:250
Max: 1
15
Describe the student support programs currently in place.
16
How engaged are parents in the school's wellness programs?
17
Have staff received training in crisis management related to mental health?
18
When was the last update to the wellness policies?
19
Are emotional support services easily accessible to students?
20
How often are emotional support sessions held for students?
Min: 1
Target: Weekly
Max: 52
21
What types of emotional support are offered to students?
22
Provide examples of success stories from the emotional support services.
23
Is there a mechanism for students to provide feedback on emotional support services?
24
When was the last evaluation of the emotional support services conducted?
25
Is social-emotional learning (SEL) integrated into the curriculum?
26
How many hours of training on SEL have educators completed in the past year?
Min: 0
Target: 15
Max: 100
27
What specific SEL activities are implemented within the school?
28
Describe the impact of SEL programs on student behavior and academic performance.
29
Are parents involved in social-emotional learning programs?
30
When was the last review of the SEL curriculum conducted?

FAQs

It's recommended to conduct a comprehensive audit annually, with ongoing monitoring and assessment of key areas throughout the school year to address emerging needs and trends.

The audit team should include school counselors, psychologists, social workers, administrators, teachers, school nurses, and possibly representatives from local mental health agencies or community partners.

Key areas include prevention and awareness programs, screening and assessment procedures, individual and group counseling services, crisis intervention protocols, staff training and support, family engagement, community partnerships, and integration of mental health support into the school curriculum.

Audit results can guide the development of new prevention programs, inform resource allocation for mental health services, enhance staff training initiatives, improve referral processes, and help create action plans for addressing gaps in mental health support and promoting overall student well-being.

Student and family feedback is crucial as it provides insights into the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health services, helps identify barriers to seeking help, and guides efforts to make mental health support more responsive to the needs and preferences of the school community.

Benefits of School Mental Health and Wellness Program Audit Checklist

Ensures comprehensive mental health support for all students

Improves early identification and intervention for mental health issues

Enhances staff capacity to support student mental health and wellness

Aligns mental health services with best practices and current research

Promotes a positive school climate that supports overall student well-being