Our district recognizes that suicide is a leading cause of death among youth. Our district partners with social service providers and community-based organizations to connect youth and families experiencing a mental health crisis with the support they need.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis

• If you or someone you know needs crisis support, please call 988

  • 988 is a new resource to help connect people with support during a crisis.  It works like 911 and directs the caller to a regional National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call center.

  • To access crisis support by text, you can Text “HEAL” to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

• Local Youth-Specific Resources – Clark County Teen Talk

  • Clark County Teen Talk provides nonjudgmental peer-to-peer support for youth, including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, family and friends, school, STI and health issues, and sports.

  • By phone at 360-397-2428

  • By text at 360-984-0936

  • @PeppyPenerson on Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

• Substance Abuse

  • Lifeline Connections call 1-800-604-0025

  • National Drug Helpline call 1-844-289-0879

• Eating Disorders

  • Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Line

• Depression, Anxiety, and Counseling Resources and Referrals

  • Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens

  • Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Line

This information is posted in accordance with RCW 28a.320.294