MARCH 24, 2023
A reminder about youth suicide…
NCSA is proud to partner with Mr. Jay Martin, Director, NDE School Safety and Security, and our friends at the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center to provide this important message.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in Nebraska. We have already lost too many youths to suicide. Spring months signal the end of the school year and enhanced suicide risk for many young people. During this time be on the lookout for youth in your school who may:
Need increased mental health support,
Struggle with feelings of uncertainty,
Feel disconnected, isolated, and lonely, and/or
Be personally impacted by world events.
Here are links to resources that support your Districts suicide prevention efforts during the stressful lead-up to the end of the school year.
RESOURCES
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/
988 provides direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support when you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis. When you call, text or chat 988, you’ll be quickly connected to trained crisis counselors who will listen to your concerns, provide support, and connect you to additional resources if needed.
Nebraska 988 Marketing Resources https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/988....
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provides free, downloadable information to help market 988 within your school community on their 988 website.
Nebraska Department of Education Suicide Prevention Resources https://www.education.ne.gov/s...
The Nebraska Department of Education resources include the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Resource Guide, Resource Guide for Parents and Guardians, a Guide for Developing Suicide Prevention Policies & Procedures, and a variety of other resources to directly support your students and staff.
Safe2HelpNE https://www.education.ne.gov/s...
Safe2HelpNE is a system designed for students, staff, and parents to anonymously report concerning behavior which could impact the safety of students or schools across Nebraska.
Other helpful links include:
https://youthsuicideprevention... (Nebraska’s Youth Suicide Prevention Project)
https://nebraskaloss.org/ (Nebraska’s local outreach to suicide loss survivors)
https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide (Federal resources for suicide prevention)
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
Dr. Michael Dulaney
Executive Director
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Dr. Dan Ernst
Associate Executive Director
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