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Suicide Prevention for K-12 Schools
In 2018, suicide was the leading cause of death among Ohioans 10-14 years of age and the second leading cause of death among Ohioans 15-34 years (Ohio Department of Health, 2019).
This bulletin highlights some of the prevention and intervention resources made available by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and partnering agencies to assist schools with helping students in crisis and implementing school suicide prevention programs.
Many educators want to know how to respond to students experiencing suicidal ideation. Bookmark this webpage and read further below to identify practical steps.
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For Immediate Help
The below resources are available 24/7 to assist with response efforts. Please click on the below links to learn more and share with your school and students.
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How to Develop a Program at Your School
The below video provides an overview of what a comprehensive school suicide prevention program looks like. To access the toolkit and find out more, visit suicideprevention.ohio.gov or use the links below the video for specific content.
 Click on the below topic areas to learn more.
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