Presenter outlines Beautiful Minds school program amid concern over youth suicides in Scott County

Aug 8, 2026

Rachel described the Beautiful Minds partnership with UK operating in middle schools, said Scott County has experienced about 10 child fatalities since 2022 mainly from suicide, and said the program currently requires about $250,000 in funding with additional local contributions.

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Rachel told the court the Beautiful Minds program places staff in middle schools to reach underinsured or uninsured students and provide screening, counseling and connection to services.

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