Orange County Student Mental Health

School-based Suicide Prevention Campaigns Step-by-Step Resource Guide

School-based suicide prevention campaigns are an effective strategy for districts to implement the numerous components of AB 2246 in a manner that utilizes the expertise of staff without overwhelming specific individuals.  These campaigns ensure that a unified and powerful message reaches students and staff throughout the district.

This step-by-step resource guide has been created to assist schools to comply with AB 2246, the Pupil Suicide Prevention Policy through the implementation of Suicide Prevention Campaigns. AB 2246 requires LEAs serving students in K-12 to implement an array of suicide prevention components to support student well-being.

The Orange Card – Help is Hope

Suicide is preventable. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless there is HELP! School staff and other trusted adults on campus can help you get the resources and support you need.

This card includes emergency numbers such as the OC Link, the OC Warmline, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Here’s to help. Here’s to hope.

Lock and Protect

You can protect your child during these times by being there and stopping them from getting guns, drugs, or other dangerous things that could lead to death. When your child was little you may have baby-proofed your home. A similar approach is needed when your child is under intense stress or distress. This tool can help you make decisions about how to protect your child.

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Mental Health – Back to School Toolkit

The Mental Health Back to School Toolkit is designed to assist teachers, school staff, community groups, and others who work with youth and young adults to open a conversation about mental health and wellness. Due to COVID, the world as we know has shifted, and it’s important that educators and community leaders are able to speak openly about mental health with students of all ages. The resources provided on this page will allow for educators to have these conversations with students in an online format in order to ensure physical distancing.

These quick and easy activities provide tools to use to welcome youth and young adults to a safe space where they can express themselves, find support, and get connected to resources. The aim of these activities and lesson plans is to support and empower students and teachers to care for their mental health and reduce stigma. The toolkit provides PowerPoints, lesson plans, and resources tailored by grade level to increase mental health awareness and social-emotional wellness.

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