Jason Flatt Act - Suicide Prevention
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 263 provides facilitated training that includes steps for recognizing suicide ideation, appropriate methods of interventions, and a crisis recovery plan. USD 263 Suicide Prevention Staff training materials are available for review. Please contact your student's counselor to request a copy.
Our school counselors and mental health professionals are available in each building when support for a mental health need arises.
In addition to school counselors and social workers, our district provides school-based therapy services through the Wildcat Care Team. Our team partners with COMCARE to provide therapy and case management services for students at both Mulvane High School and Mulvane Middle School.
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The A Friend AsKS APP is available on all 6th-12th Grade Student Chromebooks. |
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If in crisis, you can call or text 988. The 988 Lifeline offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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COMCARE of Sedgwick County helps people with mental health and substance abuse needs improve the quality of their lives. COMCARE provides a wide array of mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Sedgwick County. COMCARE is the largest of the 27 Community Mental Health Centers in the State of Kansas and is committed to helping individuals served lead more productive lives. Good mental health is as critical as sound physical health. COMCARE serves over 19,000 individuals in the community with the help of community partners. COMCARE CRISIS SERVICES- Available 24/7 @ 635 N. Main St, Wichita, KS 67203 or 316-660-7500
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.
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Camber Mental Health provides high-quality inpatient and residential mental health treatment for youth and adults across the Midwest region. With hospital and treatment center locations in Kansas City, Wichita, Olathe and Hays, we serve individuals and families seeking immediate, compassionate mental health support.
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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
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