School Safety and Mental Health Commission

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The School Safety and Mental Health Commission (the “Commission”) was established in October, 2022, by the State of Michigan. The Commission is required to provide recommendations to reduce youth suicides and strengthen the mental health of school-age children, adolescents, and their families through a comprehensive, statewide approach.

The Commission established this website to compile existing resources for students, their families, and our school communities. The Commission does not independently vet or endorse the resources linked on this website. The content of the Commission’s webpage is provided for general information only. The content is not in any way an alternative to specific advice, nor is it intended as a substitute for a mental health professional, doctor, or other professional healthcare provider.You must obtain the relevant professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the information in these webpages.

You should consult with a mental health professional, doctor, or other professional healthcare provider without delay if you have questions about any mental health or medical matter. You should seek immediate medical attention from a doctor or other professional healthcare provider if you are currently experiencing any mental health or medical condition.

Although we make reasonable efforts to compile accurate information in our mental health information webpages and to update the information in our mental health information webpages, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on these webpages are accurate, complete or up to date. The Commission is not liable for risks or issues associated with using or acting upon the information contained on this website.

Michigan's School Safety and Mental Health Commission Safeguarding our Youth 
& Strengthening Communities

Collaborating with educational and mental health professionals and community organizations to provide recommendations and resources that reduce youth suicides, improve mental health, and promote comprehensive school safety measures.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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MICHIGAN SCHOOL SAFETY ACADEMY

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Who Should Attend: K-12 school administrators, school safety liaisons, mental health professionals, and school resource officers.

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Who We Are

The School Safety and Mental Health Commission was established in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 State School Aid Act to provide recommendations to reduce youth suicides and strengthen the mental health of school-age children, adolescents, and their families through a comprehensive, statewide approach.  Commissioners were appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Our Mission

The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and to the State of Michigan legislature.

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Purpose

The Commission shall do all the following:

  1. Collaborate to provide recommendations to reduce youth suicides and strengthen the mental health of school-aged children, adolescents, and their families through a comprehensive, statewide approach.
  2. Seek input from educational professionals, mental health professionals, and organizations from across this state to suggest approaches to identify and support students at risk of behavioral health issues.
  3. Collaborate with the Michigan suicide prevention commission on recommendations regarding youth suicide.
  4. Create and maintain an online community through which best practices and resources can be shared, host professional trainings, and engage in public awareness efforts regarding mental health issues and resources.
  5. Review possible uses of and make recommendations for the use of funds received by districts and nonpublic schools under section 97.
  6. Convey recommendations to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Bureau of Construction Codes within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs concerning building construction that is consistent with school safety needs.