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Suicide Prevention

NYSED Resources 

NYS Guide for Suicide Prevention for School Personnel 
This NYSED Guide is designed as a companion to the New York Office of Mental Health's A Guide for Suicide Prevention in New York Schools. It is intended to provide schools with customizable resources and knowledge to prevent, identify and act when a student is at risk of suicide.  

NYS Office of Mental Health Resources 

New York 988 Webpage
This has 988 resources, FAQs, palm cards, posters, and brochures available in multiple languages.

NYS Health Connector - Suicide and Self-Harm Dashboard 
This dashboard shows data and statistics on suicide and self-harm injuries in different ways at the local, regional, and state-wide levels and assists suicide education and prevention efforts.

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among New York High School Students: 2021 New York Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
The NY YRBS is a primary source of state-representative, self-reported information on suicidal thoughts and attempts among NY adolescents. The report outlines the prevalence of prolonged sadness, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts by student demographics, followed by 29 risk factors related to school climate, violence, health behaviors, sexual behaviors, tobacco and vape use, and alcohol and drug use.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
This includes links to information about suicide, warning signs, preventing suicide, SAMHSA initiatives, and other resources.

Resources to Educate and Communicate About Suicide Prevention

After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools (Second Edition)
This toolkit can assist schools in the aftermath of a suicide (or other death) in the school community. It is a practical resource for schools facing real-time crises.  (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), Education Development Center (EDC) 2018) 

CDC Suicide Prevention Webpage
Contains statistics, fact sheets, and resources to assist in the prevention, including Social Emotional Learning programs that have been evaluated to be effective and teach students coping and problem-solving skills for dealing with adverse life events and stress. (CDC 2019) 

JED Foundation
Provides resources for youth, high schools, and transition-age students around suicide prevention and mental health. 

Help A Friend In Need: Guide for Facebook & Instagram
This guide assists teen and young adult Facebook and Instagram users in identifying potential warning signs that a friend might be in emotional distress — and gives tips on how to help them. (Jed Foundation) 

NYSCSH Notification Poster What You Say In Here Stays in Here
This 8.5 X 11-inch printable poster can be printed and displayed to make students aware of school staff members' responsibility to share information that could result in harm to self or others according to school policies (NYSCSH 10/2020).  

Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention: Model Language, Commentary, and Resources
Outlines model policies and best practices for school districts to follow to protect the health and safety of all students. ( A Collaboration of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and The Trevor Project, the program is research-based and easily adaptable for middle and high schools. 2019) 

Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. (SAMHSA, December 2020, 54 pages) 

Suicide Prevention Center of NYS
Operated by the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene with funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), SPCNY offers training and workshops for school personnel including Creating Suicide Safety in Schools, Suicide Safety Training for School Staff, and Helping Students at Risk for Suicide.  SPCNY also provides consultation to schools, school districts, professional organizations, and state and local agencies.

The Trevor Project
Provides suicide prevention and crisis services to LGBTQ youth. 

You Matter
Provides a safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness, created and administered by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. There are youth pages and other resources on the website. It is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.  

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Page Updated 10/6/25