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Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium (MHC)
Formed in 2019 based on district requests, the Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium (MHC) united to collectively support the implementation of NYSED's Mental Health Education requirements. Now expanded, MHC embraces all 56 districts in Nassau County, alongside several districts in Suffolk and Westchester counties.
We are excited to be able to offer membership to ANY school district in NYS as of July 1, 2023.
2025-2026 MHC District Membership Fee $3,250
Click here to send us an email to request membership information.
Christina Trimis
Program Specialist II
The Mental Health Consortium offers 14+ collegial work groups/circles that meet virtually monthly, including, elementary counselor circle, school psychologist collaborative clinical discussion group, BCBA circle, School Avoidance Team, crisis team roundtable exercises and more. These groups are offered to school district staff for NO COST. These groups are moderated by experts in their fields. The district MHC membership covers the cost of these groups.
The MHC schedule includes monthly workshops, updates, presentations, and trainings. These sessions, often available virtually, connect participating districts with experts and cover diverse topics such as mental and behavioral health, clinical updates, new research, and NYSED information dissemination. Additionally, annual training initiatives are offered in a cohort format, enabling district teams to receive training on evidence-based programs. Notably, Nassau BOCES is proud to be a CASEL Fellows Partner.
Looking for ideas for your next conference day? To facilitate the sharing of information and engaging presentations, Nassau BOCES MHC has a robust catalog of professional development providers for districts. Nassau BOCES 2025-2026 Catalog
Our Next Presentation....
Mental Health Liaison Meeting
2025-2026 MHC Meeting Dates and Topics
*subject to change
March 17, 2026, 9am - 2:30pm
Location: Nassau BOCES Brookville Outdoor Facility
Topic: This full-day workshop offers an evidence-based exploration of forest therapy as a wellness and clinical modality, with a focus on its applications for grief and developmental trauma. Designed for educators, clinicians, and helping professionals, the program blends research-based knowledge with experiential practice, equipping participants with tools to integrate nature-based approaches into their professional work and personal lives.
April 21, 2026, 9:30am - 11am
Location: Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center
Topic: The Trauma You Don't See: Recognizing Hidden Stress Responses in Schools & Supporting Ourselves as Educations
When we think of trauma in schools, we often picture big behaviors: outbursts, aggression, defiance or emotional dysregulation. In reality, many of our most impacted students are the ones who don't draw attention at all.
This interactive workshop explores the less obvious signs of stress and trauma responses, that frequently go unnoticed in classrooms and school settings, how these behaviors are often misunderstood and practical, trauma-responsive ways educators can support students without burning out. Participants will also examine the impact of secondary stress and emotional labor on educators and leave with realistic strategies for supporting student well-being while protecting their own.
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