Student Well-Being is a priority of both the school district and PTSA. 
To better address the needs of the local PTSAs,  Bellevue PTSA Council is putting together a Health & Wellness Committee.  The goal is to work to find common concerns so that together we can advocate for change, resources, and parent education as needed.  Chances are if your PTSA is dealing with a Health or Wellness issue, other PTSAs are as well.  We encourage all our PTAs to participate by sending a representative to our meetings. 
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​Do you have Health & Wellness Questions? Would you like to attend the next meeting?
​Email us at wellness@bellevueptsacouncil.com.

Signs of Suicide (SOS) Parent Discussion Sessions
 
Community Mental Health Forums return for the 2021 school year. For the third consecutive year, the Family Engagement office in partnership with BSD Counseling, Mental Health Assistance Teams and community mental-health partners will offer families an opportunity to support the well-being of their students. The first session for this year informs families about Signs of Suicide or SOS.
SOS is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and others. The goal of the program is to decrease suicide and suicide attempts by increasing knowledge and changing attitudes about depression, suicide, and mental health.
In addition, SOS provides materials that support families and communities to recognize at-risk students and take appropriate action.
 
Small group discussion sessions are designed for families of students in grades 6-12 and provide an opportunity to ask detailed questions about depression, suicide, and mental health directly with district counselors.