The Jason Flatt Act requires the board of education of each school district to provide suicide awareness and prevention programming to all school staff.

USD 490 provides facilitated trainings as well as virtual options that include steps for recognizing suicide ideation, appropriate methods of interventions, and a crisis recovery plan.

South Central Mental Health PowerPoint for Elementary Schools

South Central Mental Health PowerPoint for EMS and EHS

Suicide Prevention Flyer

Parents may review these training materials by contacting the School Counselor at their student's building.

EHS- 316-322-4800
EXT- 316-322-4892
EMS- 316-322-4820
Grandview- 316-322-4830
Blackmore- 316-322-4850
Skelly- 316-322-4860

The Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition website can be accessed here: https://kspcoalition.org/

If in crisis, you can call or text 988. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.