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F48F1377C55DCC6D872587F40075819F Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION ON SB 21-185: UPDATES ON EDUCATOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 25, 2022      
Location HCR 0112



Presentation on SB 21-185: Updates on Educator Mental Health Supports - Committee Discussion Only
02:23:32 PM  

Dr. Amy Lopez, Program Director, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, presented to the committee on educator mental health and well-being and the Colorado Educator Support Program.  She provided a powerpoint to the committee (Attachment C).  She reviewed the history of the program and the services the program provides, which includes a hotline, individual support services, self-paced online programs, workshops, and group support sessions. Dr. Lopez said that the group support sessions have been less popular than other aspects of the program.
02:30:36 PM  

Dr. Lopez discussed the challenges that educators are facing, which includes being overwhelmed, student behaviors, and their personal lives.