How to Prevent Suicide in School Communities

As we emerge from the collective trauma of the pandemic and work to serve youth in the context of a decade long pattern of increasing in suicide risk, it is crucial that everyone who spends time in schools (including parents) is aware of What to DO and What NOT to Do when it comes to suicide prevention in schools.

Download and print: How to Prevent Suicide in School Communities.

Read our blog post: 5 Things that Everyone in Schools Should Know about Suicide Prevention

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Additional resources are located at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.

Posted December 2022

Topics: Mental Health Resource


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