About SCSPL
In 2010, a school within Shawnee County feared they had a possible Suicide Cluster within their district. After some research and consulting with public health
A group was formed with representation from schools, public health, law enforcement and mental health to create a plan for the community. From this group, the Shawnee County Suicide Cluster Response and Prevention Plan
Once the plan was put
This website is NOT intended for those who are in need of immediate assistance. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help please call 911, Valeo Behavioral Health Care Crisis Hotline (785) 234-3300 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
SCPSC Board
SCPSC Board
President/ Resource Development Committee Chair: Teresa Taylor, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN
Trauma Prevention Coordinator/Outreach Educator
Stormont Vail Health
Vice President: Karen Stafford, LSCSW
Crisis & Intake Manager
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Treasurer: Elaine Adair
Community Member
Secretary/Training Committee Chair: Steve Christenberry, MS, LMLP
Community Member
John Potter
Paraclete Life
Lt. John Sturgeon
Professional Standards Unit
Topeka Police Department
Outreach Committee Chair/Tara D. Wallace, MSW, LSCSW, CTF-C
Tara D. Wallace, LLC
Community Member
Amy Vickers