Mental Health Programs & Supports

A K-12 strict wide relationship-centered framework that builds strong, positive connections between students and with adults while strengthening trust, emotional safety, student connectedness, accountability, and school culture. 

A student-led mental health club at Portland Middle School and High School that promotes peer-to-peer connection, mental health awareness, inclusion, and student-led projects that positively impact the school and community. 

A suicide prevention and crisis response program that gives staff a consistent process to identify and respond to students who may be at risk. Standardized documentation and data collection also help the district identify trends, strengthen proactive supports, and make informed decisions about resources. 

Training that helps adults recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance-use challenges, respond appropriately to a youth experiencing a crisis, and connect young people with appropriate help and support. 

An evidence-based, multidisciplinary process used to identify, assess, and manage concerning behavior and potential threats before violence occurs. When needed, teams develop safety and monitoring plans to support the student and protect the school community.