Mental Health Services in Special Education
Mental Health Services in Special Education
Join us for a live webinar
This webinar is part of a monthly series hosted by the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) Team. The series explores a wide range of topics, from tools to support school-aged children with disabilities to resources that help adults navigate employment and public benefits. Each session is guided by direct feedback from community partners, ensuring the webinars address the issues they consider most important.
Disclaimer: The following presentation is meant for education only and does not constitute legal advice nor counsel. Your situation may be unique and require careful attention.
Keep in mind that the information in these slides could become out of date, as the laws and local practices relating to these matters are constantly developing.
Note: We may cancel or reschedule workshops based on enrollment levels. We may adjust dates and times to accommodate participant availability and ensure optimal group dynamics.
When:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pacific Time
This event will also be offered in Spanish on March 17, 2026.
Click here to register for the Spanish event.
About the webinar:
Mental Health Services in Special Education
Mental health services in special education, known as Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS), support students with disabilities by addressing their social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. These services are integrated into the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are tailored to meet their specific needs, helping them succeed both academically and emotionally. What you will learn:
- Individualized Support: ERMHS are customized to fit each student's unique needs and goals as specified in their IEP; and
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Development: These services help students improve emotional well-being, coping skills, and social behavior
Speaker:
Mary Rios (she, her ella) is a Senior Specialist at DRC, she has been an advocate for over 25 years. Mary is an individual with a disability her passion is informing and educating people with disabilities about their rights and empowering individuals with disabilities to become self-advocates.
