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A. Prevention Resources:
intentions he/she shall take proper steps facilitate the referral;
to support the student, promptly notify Determine the parent’s/guardian’s intent Washington Youth Suicide Prevention Program,
the principal or school counselor and www.yspp.org, (206) 297-5922; Washington
request that appropriate school staff to seek appropriate services for the State Department of Health, www.doh.wa.gov/
student; and
conduct an initial risk interview. preventsuicide; (360) 236-2800;
The principal or counselor shall then Discuss the student’s re-entry into Prevention Center of NW Educational Service
notify the student’s parents/guardians as school. District 189, (360) 299-4010 ; and
soon as possible, unless notification of
the parents will jeopardize the student’s B. Post–Event 211 System – This is an information referral ser-
safety. The district may also refer the In the event that a suicide occurs or is vice and it assists with providing resources in
student to mental health resources in the attempted, the principal or designee your community.
community. shall follow the crisis intervention
Additionally, the principal or designee procedures contained in the school B. Crisis Response Resources:
shall ensure the student’s physical safety safety plan. After consultation with the Emergency Response: 911
by one of the following as appropriate: superintendent or designee and the
Secure immediate medical treatment if a student’s parents/guardians about facts Local Crisis Hotline: Care Crisis
suicide attempt has occurred; that may be divulged in accordance with 1 (800) 584-3578 Open 24/7
the laws governing confidentiality of National LifeLine: 1 (800) 273 and Talk (8255)
Secure emergency assistance if a student record information, the principal
suicidal act is being actively threatened; Mental Health: North Sound Mental Health
or designee may provide students,
Keep the student under continuous adult parents/guardians, and staff with Agency 1 (888) 693-7200.
supervision until the parent/guardian information, counseling and/or referrals Access Line 1-800-747-8654
and/or appropriate support agent or to community agencies as needed. Crisis Chat www.crisischat.org
agency can be contacted and has the
opportunity to intervene. School administrators may receive Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
assistance from school counselors or (TALK)
Document the incident and disposition in other mental health professionals in
writing as soon as feasible; Child Protective Services 1-800-562-5624
determining how best to discuss the
Follow-up with the parent/guardian and suicide or attempted suicide with CADA 360-675-2232 (CADA) or 1-800-215-5669
student, in a timely manner, to provide students and staff. www.cadacanhelp.org
referrals to appropriate services as
needed; Following a suicide, the district will also The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
assess the impact within all schools and National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Provide access to counselors or other the local community and provide
appropriate personnel to listen to and appropriate information and support.
support students and staff who are
directly or indirectly involved with the III. Communications
incident; or
The district’s suicide prevention policy Family Support
Provide an opportunity for all who and procedure and the crisis
respond to the incident to debrief, intervention plan will be available for all The Readiness to Learn Foundation—South
evaluate the effectiveness of the staff, students and community through Whidbey Family Resource
strategies used and make the Family Handbook and in school and Center is located in the South Whidbey Commu-
recommendations for future actions. district offices. nity Center, 723 Camano Avenue, Langley WA
A. Parent Responsibility All requests for specific information 98260
If a student is determined to be at risk, regarding an incident will be directed to See www.readinesstolearn.org
the principal or designee shall contact the building principal or designee.
the parent/guardian and: They are a non-profit organization that works in
IV. Resources
Ask the parent/guardian whether he or The district will utilize school counselors, partnership with SWSD to help each child reach
she is aware of the student’s mental the crisis telephone hotline, physician/ their potential regardless of their circumstances.
state; This is your one stop shop when you need infor-
health care providers, mental health mation, encouragement or support.
Ask the parent/guardian how he/she will specialists, coaches and youth leaders,
obtain mental counseling or appropriate parents and clergy as resources for The Back to School Program assists with school
support for the student; prevention and intervention. Community supply expenses. They help qualified families get
resources include: the new items needed for your child’s first day of
Provide names of community counseling school. Please call (360)221-6808 ext 4321 for
resources, if appropriate, and offer to
more information.