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Suicide prevention resources
Suicide prevention resources
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Intervention Page: Our call center is available 24/7 to support anyone experiencing distress. You can also get help for someone else. Trained clinicians offer support, and provide resources and referral. Services are free and available in any language. Available services:
Free, 24/7 behavioral health support
Language interpretation
Referral to low-cost or sliding-scale agencies
Help finding local behavioral health supports and providers
Information about non-crisis community resources
Mobile crisis services dispatch
Oregon Youth Line: YouthLine is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. YouthLine is confidential to a point- while we will never share conversations had on the lines, we are mandatory reporters. If a young person is unable to agree to safety for themselves or another person or if someone has experienced abuse or assault, YouthLine may contact other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.
988 Lifeline: At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
All daVinci students are taught suicide prevention in health classes. They use the curriculum Signs of Suicide. All students are taught about the acronym ACT. Please see below how a student can ACT if they or a friend is struggling with suicidal ideation:
Acknowledge signs of depression or suicide in a friend
Acknowledge signs of depression or suicide in a friend
Care: Show their friend they care
Care: Show their friend they care
Tell a trusted adult
Tell a trusted adult
Acknowledge warning signs:
Most people give clues they are thinking about suicide…
Warning signs someone might be thinking about suicide - if someone has some of these warning signs, it doesn't mean they are suicidal but they could be. Acknowleging these with a friend can
Show you Care:
Practice active listening when you are concerned about a friend. You can use a few simple phrases to show you care and then just listen.
Tell a trusted adult
SOS encourages students to reach out and tell a trusted adult. You are thinking about and identifying the adults in school and out of school that you can turn to in times of distress.
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