Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Overview
Prevent Suicide provides all members of your school community – educators, parents, and students – with custom, audience-specific and developmentally-appropriate training modules focused on recognizing the warning signs of suicide and how to assist to a young person in crisis. The three goals of the Say Something program are to teach students how to: Recognize warning signs and threats, “say something” to a trusted adult to get help, and grow a community of upstanders who look out for one another.” – Sandy Hook Promise
Resources
RISD cares deeply about the mental and physical well-being of our students, staff, families, and community. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help immediately.
There are multiple ways to access help for yourself or someone else:
- Speak to a school counselor immediately if the concern is during the school day
- If after hours, call or text 988 (Suicide Lifeline) or 741-741 (Crisis Text Line) for 24/7 support from a professional or dial 911
- Parents, if you are concerned about a student who is not your child, please reach out to 911 for assistance