The Johnson County Mental Health Center this week announced a new program to bring mental health education to all public and private schools in Johnson County.
Introduction of the digital resource, Mental Wellness Basics, is a direct result of efforts by the #ZeroReasonsWhy initiative, a collaboration of school districts in Johnson County to address the growing issue of teen suicide.

Starting this fall semester, the mental health center will be providing the program at no cost to schools.

Tim DeWeese, director of the Johnson County Mental Health Center, said an education component has been part of the strategic plan for the #ZeroReasonsWhy initiative.

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