Beacon Assessment

The Beacon Assessment is designed to be a proactive approach to how we manage the mental health of our children.  The assessment is for kids in grades 5 thru 12 and will be given once at the beginning of the school year and again in the middle of the school year. By doing this we are able to identify those kids who at risk as well as those in danger of becoming high risk. The assessment will also provide school districts with useful data about how class schedule, structure, instructional methods, and outside social events influence students mental health. It will also assist schools in uncovering previously unidentified trends in the school system.

We are partnering with each school/district to provide this program to our community. While highly encouraged, participation by students is optional. Students who are deemed at risk will be provided necessary resources from an appropriate mental health provider, county or state agency, and the school.  

Ultimately, the goal is to improve the mental health of our children and give them the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves possible while reducing the risk of suicide, self harming behaviors, bullying, and other harmful activities.