Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline:
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What is AB1767?
AB1767 required the governing board of a LEA that serves pupils in grades kindergarten through sixth to adopt and update as prescribed as policy on pupil suicide prevention that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups before the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. The San Diego County Office of Education's Student Wellness & School Culture Department created an easy-to-use guide to support elementary LEAS in meeting the legislative requirements of this law. This guide contains a list of vetted, age-appropriate trainings and curriculum that address suicide awareness and prevention at the elementary school level. Review this guide by exploring the link below:
Suicide Prevention Resource Guide For Elementary Schools
Policy to Practice: Suicide Intervention Toolkit
The aim of this toolkit is to share protocols, templates, and resources that align with best practices in suicide intervention. This toolkit was created by the SDCOE Student Wellness and School Culture Department.
Legislative requirements of AB2246 and AB1767 specify the need to support high priority youth groups disproportionately affected by suicide. This guide supports LEAs in meeting these requirements through providing information and resources to address the needs of high priority youth groups. This guide was created by the San Diego Department of Education.
California Youth Crisis Line:
Call 1-800-843-5200The California Youth Crisis Line is a free 24-7 confidential phone, text, and chat counseling service. The California Youth Crisis Line is available statewide to youth ages 12-24 and/or adults supporting youth. Calls made are safe, secure, and supportive, and the team of volunteer crisis counselors are here to listen and help navigate crisis.
Contra Costa County Crisis Hotline:
Text 'HOPE' to 20121
The Contra Costa Crisis Center is a non-profit organization, committed to provide free 24-7 services to everyone in need. If you are experiencing a mental or emotional crisis, contact the Contra Crisis Center for assistance in finding valuable and up-to-date resources in your community.
NAMI Helpline:
Text "Helpline" to 62640
The NAMI Helpline is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. Helpline staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
Rainbow Community Center:
Rainbow Community Center provides outpatient mental health services, specifically serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning LGBTQIA+ communities.
The Trevor Project
Text "START' to 678678
The Trevor Project Hotline is a 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people under the age of 25. This service is also available for friends and allies.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline's Hotline is a peer-support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization that offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis
Other Suicide Prevention Videos, Websites, Publications, and Blogs![]()
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe.
The Bridge Between Suicide and Life - Video
For many years, Sergeant Kevin Briggs had a dark, unusual, at times, strangely rewarding job: he patrolled the southern end of the San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. In a sobering, deeply personal talk, Briggs shares stories from those he's spoken - and listened - to standing on the edge of life. He offers a powerful piece of advice to those with loved ones who might be contemplating suicide.
