Montana Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training Act

Description:  The Montana Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Act was passed by the Montana Legislature in 2015.  The Act directs the Montana Office of Public Instruction to provide training and technical assistance to schools in Montana about youth suicide awareness and prevention training.  House Bill 381 Training Guidance Document was designed to help your school community decide what kind of training fits with your current needs.

If you or someone you know are in crisis, 

please call the Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-273-8255). 

Or, use the Crisis Text Line, text MT to 741-741.

• What is the Bill?

• Which Training Fits My School?

• What's Next?

• Resources for Parents

• Resources for Schools

• Sample Policies & Procedures 

• School Spotlights

OPI Staff are here to help:

Tammy Lysons, SSAE Title IV-A Program Manager - 406-431-2309

Vacant, Coordinated School Health Unit Director

Jessie Counts, Student Support Services Senior Manager - 406.444.4706