Resources

for Youth and Schools

Online community resources
for preventing youth suicide.

If you need immediate help,
call or text 988.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 years in Nebraska. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020). Please see the resources and tools below for suicide prevention in Nebraska and the nation.

After a Suicide: Toolkit for Schools

SAMHSA Prevention Suicide Toolkit for Schools

The Role of High School Teachers in Preventing Suicide

Building a Suicide Safe School Community Course

Nebraska Department of Education website's Suicide Prevention page

Nebraska Department of Education Suicide Prevention Website

Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention

Talk Heart2Heart – Talk Alcohol and Drugs

BoysTown National Hotline®

Call or text 24/7 for confidential crisis support. Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services available.

Call 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121.

University of Nebraska Lincoln website's Student Engagement page

Building and Sustaining Student Engagement

Your Life Your Voice (BoysTown Hotline)

Suicide Prevention for Youth School and Families cover

Suicide Prevention For Youth, Schools & Families brochure (English)

Millard Public Schools Suicide Awareness Procedures

Suicide Awareness & Intervention Procedures (Millard Public Schools)

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Ask a Question Save a Life - Youth (Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - YouTube video)

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