Introduction – In a post-covid world, there is a need to support high school teachers and adolescents due to both encounters chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. A community-academic partnership with multi-sector partners developed resources and support within a multimedia virtual space. This presentation aims to communicate the formative evaluation findings regarding the types of resources that support teacher wellness.

Methods – Partnership discussions determined that resources are needed in the following areas: 1. Standards, 2. Teaching Perspective, 3. Trauma-informed teaching, 4. Teacher Boundaries, and 5. Meaning in Teaching Profession. The partnership conducted a conference-based listening session and key informant interviews with five experienced teachers to gain perspectives on the five identified resource areas. Additional listening sessions and interviews with teachers and adolescents are scheduled.

Results: Teachers acknowledged that stress and strain had become the status quo among teachers and students in a post-covid world. Teachers discussed the need to identify and develop support systems to support students’ mental health and find healthy outlets for well-being. Other teachers struggle with moral injury, burnout, and loss of meaning. There was a universal agreement that more resources are needed to support the mental well-being of all engaged in the educational enterprise.

Implications – Multisector public health partnerships can support the school and community health. Good evidence shows that teachers desire innovative supports and resources to help their longevity in their positions. More research to develop accessible and high-quality resources is needed.