Jason Flatt Act - Suicide Prevention
On May 13, 2016, the Kansas Legislature passed SB 323 which is known as the Jason Flatt Youth Suicide Awareness Act. This provision requires each school district to provide suicide awareness and prevention programming to all school staff and notify parents or guardians of students enrolled in their school district of the training materials provided.
If you or a friend need to talk with someone for help or resources in your area, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 98, or for an emergency call 911.
Local Resources
Prairie View (800) 992-6292
Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Local Mental Health Resources can be provided by school counselors and social workers to any family in need.
Other relevant resources for youth suicide prevention
SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Page
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Kansas Chapter
Center for Disease Control (Suicide)
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention
Greater Kansas American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Facebook Page