National Suicide Prevention Week
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This webpage has information on how you can help prevent suicide. Students can talk to their counselor if they are struggling with any mental health concerns.
Understanding Mental Health/Warning Signs
Understanding Mental Health/Warning Signs
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about suicide. Click here to see answers to some of the most common questions.
Learning the warning signs of suicide can help prevent a crisis. Knowing these major warning signs can help you connect with someone you care about to support them if they need it - even if that person is yourself.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Sometimes, things in life may seem hopeless. If you have thought about harming yourself in any way, please reach out as soon as possible. You are not alone. There is help available. You can contact a friend, a parent, a teacher, or a School Counselor.
Utah Crisis Line 800-273-TALK (8255)
Lifeline Crisis Chat: Connects individuals with crisis counselors for emotional support and services via web chat or texting 988. 988 Lifeline Chat and Text are available 24/7 across the U.S. and certain territories.
Trevor Project: Provides 24/7 LGBTQ Crisis Service and information (phone, text, and chat)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 667-46 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Resources
Resources
Immediate Danger: Call 911 and ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team). They are specifically trained to help someone in a mental health crisis.
HOPE Squad: The Hope Squad is a peer support team. The goal of Hope Squad is to increase inclusion and connectedness at school by providing friendship, encouragement, and support for students who may be bullied, feel isolated or benefit from speaking with a peer about subjects such as mental health. Students are welcome to reach out to Hope Squad members when they might need someone to talk to!
NAMI Utah, Utah's Voice on Mental Illness: Education, Support, and Advocacy for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Visit site or call 801-323-9900 or 877-230-6264
Latino Behavioral Health Services: Latinx mental health education and support.
Live On: Provides education, resources, and aims to change the culture around suicide and mental health in Utah.
Encircle: LGBTQ+ family and youth resource center.
SAFE UTAH APP
Mountain Heights Academy encourages all students and parents to download the SafeUT app to your phones or devices today! Click here to download the Safe Utah app. The Safe UT Crisis Text and Tip Line app provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling or tip reporting for youth in the state of Utah. After installing the app you can connect directly to the UNI Crisis Line or anonymously report a confidential tip on bullying, school threats of violence, or concern about someone in crisis. Crisis Line staff can assist with a wide variety of problems, including emotional crisis, grief and loss, drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, self-harm, and suicidal behavior.
You can also use the SafeUT website if you don't have a mobile device. You will have the ability to submit an anonymous tip on students who may be in danger or chat or speak to a crisis counselor at any time. You can set Moutain Heights Academy as your school on the app.
HOW TO HELP
You might have a friend or family member who has talked with you about being suicidal and you want to help, but you aren’t sure how. You don’t want them to be upset and you don’t want “to get them in trouble” or “tattle on them”. First, they are talking about it because they want help. Second, talk to any trusted adult to get your friend the help they need: a parent or relative, a close family friend, a teacher or counselor, etc.
HOW TO HAVE A CONVERSATION
Suicide is a real risk for youth, and many youth who feel suicidal are not likely to seek help directly. It is important to talk directly to youth about mental health to send the message that mental health challenges are common, and people can work through them and live a fulfilling life – sometimes it just takes a little extra help or support.
SafeUT provides helpful information on how to have a conversation with your child about mental health challenges.
Updated 9/2023.
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