Student Success Staff:
Pam Bartlett (530) 622-5081 ext. 7253
Senior Director, Student Success
Judy Prescott (530) 622-5081 ext. 7253
Administrative Assistant (Non-Conf)
Kari Buhman (530) 622-5081 ext. 7240
Secretary III
Zoe Samborski (530) 622-5081 ext. 7217
Program Specialist
Credentialed School Nurses:
Janie Grantham-Carlson (530) 677-2281, ext. 7140
PHS, D.O.
Callie Joiner (530) 622-3634, ext. 7103
IHS/UMHS/PCA
Amber Uber (916) 933-6980, ext. 7114
ORHS
Melissa Lampe (530) 622-3634 ext. 7137
EDHS
School Psychologists:
Haley Rodriguez
(916) 933-6980, ext. 3036
(916) 933-6980, ext. 3036
Jenny Glaspell
(530) 622-5081 ext. 7217
(530) 622-5081 ext. 7217
Amanda Sharpe
(530) 677-2281, ext. 2368
(530) 677-2281, ext. 2368
Darren Husted
(530) 622-3634, ext. 1032
(530) 622-3634, ext. 1032
Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers
Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers
Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents/Caregivers
Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers and
communities, as well as on our military personnel and veterans. Suicide prevention is the collective efforts of local community
organizations, mental health practitioners and related professionals to reduce the incidence of suicide through education,
awareness, and services.
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE
Warning Signs
Warning signs are
observable behaviors
that may signal the
presence of suicidal
thinking. They
might be considered
“cries for help”
or “invitations to
intervene.” These
warning signs
signal the need to inquire directly
about whether the individual has
thoughts of suicide. If such thinking is
acknowledged, then suicide interventions
will be required.
- Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness
- Significant changes in behavior, appearance, thoughts, and/or feelings
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Suicide threats (direct and indirect)
- Suicide notes and plans
- History of suicidal idealization/behavior
- Self-injurious behavior
- Preoccupation with death
- Making final arrangements (e.g., giving away prized possessions, posting plans on social media, sending text messages to friends)
Risk Factors
While the path that leads to suicidal
behavior is long and complex and
there is no “profile” that predicts
suicidal behavior with certainty,
there are certain risk factors
associated with increased suicide
risk. In isolation, these factors
are not signs of suicidal thinking.
However, when present they signal
the need to be vigilant for the
warning signs of suicide.
- Access to means (e.g., firearms, knives, medication)
- Stressors (e.g., loss, peer relations, school, gender identity issues)
- History of depression, mental illness or substance/alcohol abuse
- History of suicide in the family or of a close friend
- History of mental illness in the family
Here’s What You Can Do:
LISTEN
- Assess for suicidal risk.
- Listen without judgement.
- Ask open-ended questions.
PROTECT
- Take action immediately.
- Supervise, do not leave your child alone.
- Consider developing a safety plan at school and home, if needed.
CONNECT
- Communicate and collaborate with your child’s school administration, mental health personnel or counselor for support.
- Contact Department of Mental Health, law enforcement or protective services, as needed.
- Help your child identify adult they trust at home and at school.
MODEL
- Remain calm. Establish a safe environment to talk about suicide.
- Be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and reactions as you listen without judgement.
TEACH
- Learn the warning signs and risk factors and provide information and education about suicide and self-injury.
- Encourage help seeking behaviors and help your child identify adults they can trust at home and at school.
- Seek options for school and community resources including referrals to professional mental health services, as needed.