Suicide Pre & Postvention
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in children in 10-14. It is the 2nd leading cause of death for those ages 15-19. When a suicide death affects your school or community organization, people are often confused, sad, and scared. Here are some resources to help you with responding to individuals and the larger community.
Resources from The Dougy Center
Tip Sheet - After a Suicide Death
Podcast - Ep. 71: How Schools Can Help When Someone Dies of Suicide
Workbook - After A Suicide
Other Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
Education Week: After a Student Suicide - How Schools Should Respond
Crisis Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Chat Available)
1.800.273.TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line
Text CONNECT to 741741
YouthLine
CALL 877.968.8491
TEXT teen2teen to 839863
CHAT
(Available 4 - 10 pm PST)