Suicide Prevention & Response

Contact: suicideprevention@nebraska.gov

NDE School Safety Suicide Prevention and Response resources support school districts’ efforts to protect the health and well-being of all students and the entire school community. Intentional actions to address suicidal concerns should be incorporated into each tier of the school’s MTSS framework.

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NDE Approved

Suicide Prevention

& Mental Health Trainings

Resources for School Communities

School Staff

Since students spend a large majority of their time in school, staff have the opportunity to build protective factors and educate and intervene to prevent suicide. These resources enhance the school’s proactive suicide prevention efforts, including staff development opportunities and printable resources.

School District

A key to suicide prevention is having all school staff prepared to consistently intervene and respond when suicide concerns are evident. These resources assist schools in developing clear and proactive school policies and procedures to protect students at risk of suicide and to offer targeted support for the school community in the aftermath of a suicide.

Parent

Parents are often the first to notice changes in their child, or they may receive a call from the school about suicidal concerns and not know what to do. These resources provide information and guidance for parents related to suicide, with some available in both English and Spanish.

Student

Students often seek out friends with concerns rather than adults. They can play a critical role in suicide prevention when they are educated about warning signs and know what to do. These tools can be helpful for students in recognizing and intervening when suicide concerns are evident.

Handbook, Toolkits, & Toolbox Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Response Material

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Nebraska School Suicide Prevention Resource Guide

The key to suicide prevention is having a school community prepared to intervene and respond when a suicide concern is evident. NDE website resources assist schools in developing clear and proactive policies and procedures to protect students at risk of suicide. The goal is to offer targeted support when a suicide concern impacts a school community.