Suicide Prevention Policy Plan

SAU 25 is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its students and school community. Several documents have been adopted and approved by the Bedford School Board including policy JLDBB, Suicide & Prevention Response Plan, and the Crisis Response Flow Chart.

The district has designated the following staff members as Building Suicide Prevention Liaisons in the event that a safety concern arises for a student.

• • School District Suicide Prevention Coordinator - Lisa Jacques, BHS Dean of Student Services

  • Bedford High School - Dan Morris, Principal

  • Lurgio Middle School - Ed Joyce, Principal

  • McKelvie Intermediate School - Jen Asdot, Principal

  • Memorial Elementary School - Phil Schappler, Principal

  • Peter Woodbury Elementary School - Cheryl Daley, Principal

  • Riddle Brook Elementary School - Molly McCarthy, Principal

Community Resources: There are national, state, and local resources for families or individuals struggling with mental health.  For quick reference, these are the most widely used resources in crisis.

• The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester-Mobile Crisis Unit 1-800-688-3544 (They will come to the home/school to conduct a safety assessment)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988   or Call/Text  988

• NH Children's System of Care

School District Policy:

• Bedford School District Suicide Prevention & Response Policy (JLDBB)