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Student Success Staff:

Pam Bartlett (530) 622-5081 ext. 7253
Senior Director, Student Success

Judy Prescott (530) 622-5081 ext. 7253
Administrative Assistant (Non-Conf)

Kari Buhman (530) 622-5081 ext. 7240
Secretary III

 

Zoe Samborski (530) 622-5081 ext. 7217

Program Specialist


Credentialed School Nurses:

Janie Grantham-Carlson (530) 677-2281, ext. 7140
PHS, D.O.
 
Callie Joiner (530) 622-3634, ext. 7103
IHS/UMHS/PCA
 
Amber Uber (916) 933-6980, ext. 7114
ORHS
 
Melissa Lampe (530) 622-3634 ext. 7137
EDHS


School Psychologists:

Haley Rodriguez
(916) 933-6980, ext. 3036
 
Jenny Glaspell
(530) 622-5081 ext. 7217
 
Amanda Sharpe
(530) 677-2281, ext. 2368
 
Darren Husted
(530) 622-3634, ext. 1032

Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers

Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers

Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers

Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers and communities, as well as on our military personnel and veterans. Suicide prevention is the collective efforts of local community organizations, mental health practitioners and related professionals to reduce the incidence of suicide through education, awareness, and services.
 
 

SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE

Warning Signs

Warning signs are observable behaviors that may signal the presence of suicidal thinking. They might be considered “cries for help” or “invitations to intervene.” These warning signs signal the need to inquire directly about whether the individual has thoughts of suicide. If such thinking is acknowledged, then suicide interventions will be required.
  • Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness
  • Significant changes in behavior, appearance, thoughts, and/or feelings
  • Social withdrawal and isolation
  • Suicide threats (direct and indirect)
  • Suicide notes and plans
  • History of suicidal idealization/behavior
  • Self-injurious behavior
  • Preoccupation with death
  • Making final arrangements (e.g., giving away prized possessions, posting plans on social media, sending text messages to friends)

Risk Factors

While the path that leads to suicidal behavior is long and complex and there is no “profile” that predicts suicidal behavior with certainty, there are certain risk factors associated with increased suicide risk. In isolation, these factors are not signs of suicidal thinking. However, when present they signal the need to be vigilant for the warning signs of suicide.
  • Access to means (e.g., firearms, knives, medication)
  • Stressors (e.g., loss, peer relations, school, gender identity issues)
  • History of depression, mental illness or substance/alcohol abuse
  • History of suicide in the family or of a close friend
  • History of mental illness in the family

Here’s What You Can Do:

LISTEN

  • Assess for suicidal risk.
  • Listen without judgement.
  • Ask open-ended questions.

PROTECT

  • Take action immediately.
  • Supervise, do not leave your child alone.
  • Consider developing a safety plan at school and home, if needed. 

CONNECT

  • Communicate and collaborate with your child’s school administration, mental health personnel or counselor for support.
  • Contact Department of Mental Health, law enforcement or protective services, as needed.
  • Help your child identify adult they trust at home and at school.

MODEL

  • Remain calm. Establish a safe environment to talk about suicide.
  • Be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and reactions as you listen without judgement.

TEACH

  • Learn the warning signs and risk factors and provide information and education about suicide and self-injury.
  • Encourage help seeking behaviors and help your child identify adults they can trust at home and at school.
  • Seek options for school and community resources including referrals to professional mental health services, as needed.