Shared by Patti M. Clark, Division of Mental Health, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services via KYGUID ListServ Over the past three years, Kentucky residents—and especially our children—have felt the impact of multiple natural disasters, community violence events, and COVID-19. Developing preparedness plans to support students’ behavioral health before they are needed is one step in building resilience and reducing trauma among students and staff during these types of events. The...

Shared by Deborah Sauber, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s (ICISF) virtual training for Assisting Individuals and Groups in Crisis will be held on April 22-24. There is no cost to take this training. The instructor, Barbara J. Ertl, has over 30 years’ experience in school social work and served as the director of a crisis team representing a multi-district area. This training will be beneficial for those doing crisis response in schools. EILA credits have been...

From the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting grant applications for the FFY 2024 DHS/FEMA State Homeland Security Grant Program. Application Deadline April 12, 2024 The State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG) assists state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to build, sustain, and deliver the capabilities necessary to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. The SHSG Application portal is available at the KOHS website Kentucky Office of Homeland Security....

Registration is Open Safe Schools and Communities Conference June 11-12, 2024Great Crossings High School, Georgetown, KYHosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety This two-day event is FREE OF CHARGE and is open to principals, law enforcement officers, school administrators, safe school coordinators, DPPs, and school personnel. Attendance at this conference includes membership in the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) and the Kentucky DARE Association for law enforcement participants. EILA credit is pending for educators. Keynote Speakers Jermaine...

From the National Weather Service/NOAA, Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Weather Forecast Office March 1-7, 2024 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. Severe weather can occur anytime of the year, and can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region. Severe Weather Awareness week is your reminder that you need to be Weather Ready for all types of hazards, such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, large hail, lightning, heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. NWS Louisville will feature a day...

From the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: What Does It Mean for Educators?Tuesday, January 30, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ETSchools and their community partners play a vital role in promoting mental health among students and the school community as a whole. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can strengthen and complement these efforts.988 is a three-digit number that provides free, 24/7 access to compassionate care and support...