The Olathe Public Schools is proud to join our community in a united effort to end suicide, and in particular teen suicide among our student populations. Efforts include community partnerships with mental health organizations, teacher training, community presentations, and other strategies to promote awareness and provide resources for internvention and support for familes. The resources below will help students and parents begin to explore this very important topic. Parents and students are encouraged to reach out to their school counselor for futher information and support. Mental health is a critical component of being an overall healthy individual and the Olathe district is committed to helping students maintain a healthy well-being.

Help Lines

• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Parent and Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Resources

• View the PDF Youth Depression and Suicide: Myths and Facts
• View the PDF Talking to Your Kids About Suicide
• View the PDF Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Precipitating Events of Suicide
• View the PDF flyer for Teen Safety Precautions at Home
• View the PDF Suicide-Proofing Your Home
• View the PDF When a Friend of Your Child Attempts Suicide
• View the PDF Signs of Suicide (SOS) Parent Newsletter
• View the PDF for ASIST Training
• Vea el documento (PDF): Boletín para los padres sobre Señales de Suicidio (SOS)
• Visit the Zero Reasons Why website
• View the PDF Adult and Youth Behavioral Health Care Map
• View the PDF 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline Information
• Vea el documento (PDF) Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 

Suicide Prevention Resources for Students

• View the PDF How to Get Help for Yourself or a Friend
• View the PDF Signs of Suicide (SOS) Parent Newsletter
• Vea el documento (PDF): Boletín informativo de la escuela secundaria, Señales de Suicidio (SOS)

Jason Flatt Act Training Presentation

• View the training presentation instructions PDF