School Mental Health Coalition (SMHC)

The School Mental Health Coalition was created in 2025 (originally formed as the School Mental Health Advisory Council by the Kansas State Board of Education in 2017).

Purpose:

Coordinate school mental health partnerships and services with school-based providers and community stakeholders that will benefit students and families.

Function:

Statewide Needs Assessment
Comprehensive Strategic Planning
Comprehensive Resource Coordination
Statewide Community Engagement
Statewide Data Analysis

SMHC Documents

SMHC Meeting Dates

*All meetings are scheduled from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.*

December 18
February 19
April 16
June18

Suicide Resources in Kansas

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline CALL, TEXT, or CHAT: 988
Download the "Kansas A Friend AsKS" App for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play (Kansas Office of Attorney General)

Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Reintegration, and Postvention Toolkit

Bullying Prevention Resources

Bullying Prevention Website

For more information, contact:

Trish Backman
(785) 296-6937

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