Suicide Prevention

Ohio HB-502 "Each board shall incorporate training in youth suicide awareness and prevention into the in-service training required by division (A) of this section for each person employed by a school district or service center to work in a school as a nurse, teacher, counselor, school psychologist, or administrator, and any other personnel that the board determines appropriate. The board shall require each such person to undergo training in youth suicide awareness and prevention programs once every two years."

Professional Development Options: See the below FREE suicide prevention/mental health awareness training available for SCESC member districts at your choice of dates and locations. Contact patti.fetzer@starkesc.org to learn more.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to talk to the person in crisis, and how to refer them to resources (60-90 minutes). Learn more on the QPR website.

Awareness. Interaction. Direction. (A.I.D.): Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of students in distress, how to effectively interact with students who are in distress, and how to locate and provide resources to students in distress (60-90 minutes).

Awareness. Interaction. Direction. (A.I.D.) for Coaches: Coaches will learn information, skills, and resources to actively assist youth and young adults in mental distress. ODE approved for Coaches Permits (60 minutes).

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA): Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to an adolescent (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge (6.5 hours).

Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health was awarded funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the NEO MHAT project. NEO MHAT is a collaborative project with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio; Stark County Educational Service Center; Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County; and Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.

Suicide Prevention Services and Resources:

988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 at anytime of day or night. Link also includes additional information and promotional materials

Crisis Text Line: Text 4Hope 741-741 Free promotional materials for displaying on your school/district communication vehicles (flyers, social media posts, videos) that are downloadable at Crisis Text Line.

Mobile Response Team The Mobile Response Team of professionals trained in crisis intervention, information, and referral will provide behavioral health services wherever you are, home, school, or community at anytime of day or night at 330-452-6000. For more information and promotional materials click Mobile Response.

Suicide Prevention Information: Click Suicide Prevention for materials and resources to share with schools, students, and families.

Suicide Prevention Coalition: Learn more about the Suicide Prevention Coalition or contact Elena Aslanides-Kandis at 330-455-6644. Students and school representatives are WELCOME to join us!

Educator Wellness Resources

Self Care.pdf