The WESD Crisis Response Team is a school-based crisis response team. The goal of the Crisis Response Team is to assist schools in the Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties in regaining stability in the wake of a crisis by supporting students and staff members experiencing loss, grief or trauma. The Crisis Response Team also supports the school administrator’s efforts to manage the many details associated with the response to a crisis.

School administrators can request Crisis Response Team support through WESD by calling 503-385-4761.

For detailed information about the Crisis Response Team structure, function, and services or if you are interested in becoming a member of the team, please contact the Program Coordinator listed at the bottom of this page. 

For additional information, click on the following links:

WESD Crisis Response Team Flowchart - for district point person

WESD Crisis Response Manual - for district point person and crisis response team members

Community Resources for Students and Families - handout

After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools - pdf booklet by the Amercian Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Memorial Activities at Schools -  a list of do's and don'ts 

Suicide Loss Grief Support Groups: