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
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- 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
- https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help
- Depression, Anxiety, and Counseling Resources and Referrals
- Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
- Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Line
- https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help
This information is posted in accordance with RCW 28a.320.294
