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If you or someone you know needs help now, text or call 9-8-8, the National Crisis Line
For the month of September NAMI on Campus Clubs activities and events are all about Suicide Prevention
For the month of September NAMI on Campus Clubs activities and events are all about Suicide Prevention
Club members will learn to educate and share information about self-injury and suicide to help individuals better understand some of the reasons and warning signs of these negative coping skills.
Club members will learn to educate and share information about self-injury and suicide to help individuals better understand some of the reasons and warning signs of these negative coping skills.
Check out the September Club Activity Guide and our NAMI on Campus Google Drive for more ideas for your monthly club meetings.
Check out the September Club Activity Guide and our NAMI on Campus Google Drive for more ideas for your monthly club meetings.
Distribute the lime green ribbon in different places and start the conversation about suicide prevention and spread awareness.
Club members get together and create posters to display positive messages all over your campus. Keep the messages positive and happy, like "You are Loved" and "You are Enough"
Celebrate Wellness and promote positive coping skills with easy to follow activities to enhance basic skills for social emotional wellness. Print and distribute to students at your Club recruitment event or share the journal electronically!
The Know the Signs (KTS) campaign and the annual Suicide Prevention Week Toolkit provide effective ways and tools to promote suicide prevention across California communities.
SAVE THE DATES
SAVE THE DATES
September 8-14, 2024
September 8-14, 2024
"Know the Signs" Suicide Prevention Kit 2021 provides tools and activities to help you plan and implement Suicide Prevention Week activities. Activites, posters, Zoom backgrounds, social media posts. Students can use the Ideas for Social Media to ignite your schools Suicide Prevention Week activities. The Daily Activity Guide will lead you day-by-day into implementing a thriving Suicide Prevention Awareness campaign. Spanish language resources are provided.
Asking just a few questions... the answers provide enough information to determine whether someone needs help and if immediate action is needed. The questions’ plain language also may make it easier for you to talk to someone who may be suicidal. Start the conversation now.
ASK | CARE | EMBRACE
Questions for Family and Friends 💜 Questions for Teens
Questions for Parents
NCHS Clubs can explore suicide’s impact, learn how their everyday actions can help to create a new and better culture around mental health with reduced suicide rates, and exchange ideas by answering the simple question: what would you say to someone who’s struggling?
Distribute this colorful infographic through your campus' social media and information portals. Clubs can use the tips here to create a video to share across campus.
Be sure to add information about joining the NCHS Club!
Celebrating ONE Year Old!
Like calling 911, those who dial 988 will be directed to a local hotline to receive immediate assistance with mental distress and needs support. Use the English and Spanish information flyer to support Suicide Prevention on your campus Want to learn more? Visit //nami.org/988
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
It’s totally normal to have a day here or there where we feel a bit "weird" or "off". Even though this is common, it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on with our emotional and physical state when this happens.
Sometimes when we’re struggling our friends are the first to notice something is off because they know us so well. Strong friendships can see us through hard times, like illness, breakups, and family drama.
The Directing Change Program and Film Contest engages students and young people throughout California to learn about the topics of suicide prevention and mental health in an innovative way. The contest is part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement and statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students.
SUICIDE PREVENTION FILMS
SUICIDE PREVENTION FILMS
View and download the amazing films created by young and talented filmmakers and check out this tip sheet for ideas to use the films. Watch or host a larger screening from the links below, and view all past winner films .
The Activity Guide provides effective ways to promote suicide prevention across your school campus and throughout our community.
A fun and meaningful way to create awareness is to write messages of support that, when assembled together, create the shape of a heart.
Publication providing help with planning, scheduling, and posting Suicide Prevention Week items on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
This social game asks questions about different topics and they have to get as many correct answers and points as possible. The game can be used to learn more about mental health, substance use and suicide prevention in a virtual format for all to enjoy.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024
Check-In at 9:00 a.m.
Check-In at 9:00 a.m.
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Shin Lim
Shin Lim
Watch Shin Lim demonstrate how a network of support can help save lives.
Calling all California middle and high school students (ages 13+) to get trained in suicide prevention! The 90-minute virtual training that will help you be someone who knows how to stand and support a struggling friend.
You might feel scared, confused, overwhelmed, angry, alone, grateful, or completely calm. You might feel many things throughout the days or all at once, like being upset that an event was cancelled, but happy that you can wear pajamas all day.
Your feelings are normal; the situation is not. Don't forget to breathe.
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, families and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings and building our resilience during this pandemic .
“A Friend Asks” is a FREE smart-phone app that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION
TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION
This video contains suicide or self-harm topics.
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. Things can get better.
TALK, TEXT AND CHAT LINES
TALK, TEXT AND CHAT LINES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Text with a trained counselor for free
Text with a trained counselor for free
California Peer-Run Warm Line
California Peer-Run Warm Line
Phone: 1-855-845-7415
Phone: 1-855-845-7415
Non-emergency emotional support for California youth struggling with relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finances, alcohol and drug use. Phone and webchat are available to anyone in need.
Stanislaus County Community Services Response Team
Stanislaus County Community Services Response Team
Access Line: (209) 558-4600
Access Line: (209) 558-4600
Available 24 Hours/7 Days a Week
Available 24 Hours/7 Days a Week
Spanish Language Capabilities
Spanish Language Capabilities
Call to access services or request psychiatric evaluation.
Call to access services or request psychiatric evaluation.
Stanislaus County Warm Line
Stanislaus County Warm Line
(209) 558-4600
(209) 558-4600
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
On-Site Peer Support and Warm Line services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On-Site Peer Support and Warm Line services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stanislaus County residents can call the Warm Line when they are:
Having a hard time making it through the day - but are not in a crisis
Needing a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options
Wants some support, assistance and resources toward recovery
Regional Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services
Regional Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-SUICIDE
530-885-2300
530-885-2300
Available 24/7/365
Available 24/7/365
Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff off risk assessment, safety planning, and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing.
Stay connected when you are having thoughts of suicide.
Stay connected when you are having thoughts of suicide.
This app allows you to easily access contact information for the three individuals who are best positioned to support you in a crisis.
Who are your 3? Is it your sister? Your therapist? Maybe even a neighbor down the street? Download MY3 to make sure that your 3 are there to help you when you need them most.
Support is one touch away
Support is one touch away
The not OK app works like a digital panic button... providing up to five trusted contacts your status and location when you need it most.
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