MHLC Updates
We have monthly updates to this page, check in periodically to stay informated about what we’re up to.
Upcoming Community of Practice (CoP) Calls
Calls happen every other month
(unless otherwise specified)
May 6 CoP Call
2 PM (ET)
Zoom Registration Required
Taking Action for Adolescent Well-being: Featuring Stanford's Adolescent Health and Well-being Project
Join us to explore the U.S. DHHS Taking Action for Adolescent Health and Well-Being agenda alongside Stanford’s five-year Adolescent Health and Well-Being Project. Drs. Klein and Halkett will highlight ongoing policy research and dissemination efforts supporting the Take Action goals, including improving access to care, advancing mental health, and strengthening health and mental health literacy. They will also discuss why mental health literacy is critical to overall well-being and share strategies to strengthen adolescent health policies and service delivery across states and communities in the U.S.
Mar 25 CoP Call
2 PM (ET)
Zoom Registration Required
March 2026 Community of Practice with Health, Hope &. Hip-Hop Foundation's Oya Gilbert
Join us as we explore the intersection of Health Literacy and Mental Health Literacy with Health, Hope, & Hip-Hop Foundation Founder and CEO, Oya Gilbert! You will hear about Oya’s health journey, his launch into advocacy for health literacy, and some of the remarkable initiatives of the Health, Hope, and Hip-Hop Foundation. You don’t want to miss this CoP!
Jan 14 CoP Call
12 PM (ET)
Zoom Registration Required
MHLC Founding Team 2026 Kickoff Call
Join MHLC Cofounders Annie Slease, Jason Schofield, and Dr. Donna Volpitta for their annual Community of Practice meeting, where they will highlight the impacts of 2025 and outline their roadmap for 2026.
Oct 8 CoP Call
12 PM (ET)
Zoom Registration Required
Mental Health Instruction Library Expansion and Updates
Todd Crooks, Co-Founder of Chard’s Legacy Project, will lead a session about Mental Health Instruction.Org, a collaboration between Chad's Legacy Project and the University of Washington SMART Center, offering an online library of vetted mental health education resources for K-12 educators.
Jun 18 CoP Call
12 PM (ET)
Zoom Registration Required
District Wide Common Language and Outcomes: Why the Implication of MHL is so vital in our school districts
Sean Perry, Founder and Executive Director of We R H.O.P.E., has been recognized nationally for his contributions to the field of school mental health. In this vital session, Sean will share his work from years in the field serving Tiers II and III students around the globe. He will explore the benefits of using MHL programs as a part of school and community-based mental health services for youth and the need for MHL implementation at district levels.