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Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

We hope you find the support and information that you are seeking.

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My mental health: Do I Need Help? Determine symptoms and possible actions to improve your situation.

Resources

Resources for mental health and suicide prevention for students, parents, community, and staff as well as related district policies.

Warning Signs of Suicide Infographic

Resources for mental health and suicide prevention

How to help someone in emotional pain

5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain

Help is available

If you are in pain and considering suicide, there is help. The National Suicide Prevention hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

If you or someone you are supporting is in imminent danger or a life threatening situation please contact 911.

As a school community we can offer hope, help, and strength. Thank you for taking the time to visit this website!

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Mental Health Infographics

My Mental Health: Do I Need Help? flyer

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Mental Wellness Resources

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

Crisis Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Previously National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.)
■ Call 988
■ Web link
■ Sitio en español

More Info:

Chat online 24/7 Lifeline Crisis Chat Line.
Ayuda en español aquí o llame al 1-888-628-9454
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Hotline for Northwest Human Services

Available 24/7/365.
■ Call 503-581-5535
■ Web link

More Info:

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call our hotline at 503-581-5535 or 1-800-560-5535.

Lines for Life

Preventing substances abuse and suicide, and promoting mental wellness.
■ Call 1-877-968-8491
■ Web link
■ Text to: 839863

More Info:

Call 1-877-968-8491 YouthLine or text "273TALK" to 839863 Monday-Friday, 2-6pm PT.

Oregon YouthLine

Free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. No problem is too big or too small for the YouthLine.
■ Call 1-877-968-8491
■ Web link
■ Text to: 839863
■ Email: Teen2Teen@LinesforLife.org

More Info:

Oregon YouthLine has teens available 4-10pm PST, adults available all other times.
Text "teen2teen" to 839863.
YouthLine is a service of Lines for Life.

Polk County Crisis Line

Polk County Behavioral Health provides 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis response by phone or in-person.
■ Call 503-623-9289
■ Web link

More Info:

After hours call 1-503-581-5535 (NW Human Services hotline).
Call 503-623-9289 during office hours.
Crisis services are available to any individual in need, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Recurso bilingüe disponible.

Psychiatric Crisis Center, Marion County

Provides crisis intervention services seven days a week, twenty four hours a day for residents of the Mid-Willamette Valley, particularly Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.
■ Web link

More Info:

Call 503-585-4949. Recurso bilingüe disponible

SafeOregon

SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to student safety threats.
■ Web link

More Info:

Call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.

The Trevor Project

Saving young LGBTQ lives.
■ Web link

More Info:

Available 24/7. Call 1-866-488-7386, text “START” to 678678, or visit TrevorSpace, an online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends.

Trans Lifeline

24-7 peer support for trans people in crisis.
■ Web link

More Info:

Call 1-877-565-8860 for the crisis line. Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans and their loved ones can call to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
■ Web link

More Info:

Call 1-800-273-8255 then Press 1. Or chat confidentially online or text any message to 838255.

Youth and Family Crisis Services, Marion County

Provides consultation and crisis screenings to youth in schools struggling with suicidal or mental health symptoms.
■ Web link

More Info:

Call 503-576-4673. Located at 1118 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301.

Student Mental Wellness Resources

Student Resources

Keep going, keep growing

People go through difficult times and it is not uncommon to explore options to ease or stop the pain. If you or someone you know are considering suicide there is help available. If you or someone you are supporting is in imminent danger or a life-threatening situation please contact 911.

The resources on this page can help you or someone you know find hope, get through this moment, build resiliency for later, connect to others, and learn how to help someone.

It may be surprising to know that talking to someone about suicide does not increase the risk of suicide and the conversation provides an opportunity for connection and support. We are all in this together and together we are strong.

Breathing Relaxation Techniques

2-Minute Breathe Bubble | Breathe Exercises – Sea – Think Nothing Exercise — Get your daily calm with this meditation breathe bubble with relaxing sea background.

Box Breathing — Try box breathing with this short animation on YouTube

Calm 30 second breathing bubble — Whenever you feel like you need to catch your breath, do this 30 second breathing exercise with Calm Breathe for instant relaxation.

Connect to Others

Alone (video) — by Central High School students

Reach Out – Preventing Teen Suicide — Video encouraging youth to reach out by the Mayo Clinic

Stuck (Video) — by Dallas High School Students

Teen Line Message Board — Board where you can post comments and questions. Teens helping teens.

Teen Line PSA video — learn about Teen Line and what to expect when you call. See All Teen Line videos here.

Youth Era — Youth can connect with peer supports/peers via Twitch, Instagram, Discord or video chat through Instagram, TIkTok, and Facebook

Resources

Find a Therapist — Psychology Today provides a list of local therapist based on city and zip code. Includes insurance, specialized issues, and if they offer online therapy.

Help Guide — Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief

Jed Foundation — The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

notOK — A free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text. App is available for iOS (Apple Store) and android (Google Play).

Options Counseling and Family Services — Services include individual and group therapy (behavior health), parenting classes, AFFIRM groups. Options provides family preservation, behavioral health services, and other family supportive services to families and individuals in 14 Oregon counties.

Superbetter — Playing SuperBetter improves mood and perceived social support, and increases belief in the ability to successfully achieve goals. It promotes new levels of personal growth.

Teen Talk App – Support for Teens by Teens — a free iPhone and Android app where teens can get support for whatever they may be dealing with from a trained teen on Teen Line

Virtual Hope Box — smartphone application designed to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking

Ways to help a friend

My Friend is Suicidal: What Should I Do? — National Alliance on Mental Health

Question Persuade Refer (QPR Institute) — With these three steps anyone can learn how to help prevent suicide. QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis. It can save lives. Salem-Keizer provides QPR training for all its employees.

Seize the Awkward — Learn how to talk to a friend about suicide

Whatever Gets You Talking – Video — video about asking a friend, encouraging | Seize the Awkward

Parents and Community Resources

Parents and Community Resources

May every sunrise bring hope and peace.

Welcome! We are glad you are here visiting this site and exploring resources. We honor your courage and strength as you seek to help prevent suicide in our community. If you or someone you are supporting is in imminent danger or a life-threatening situation please contact 911.

Did you know asking someone if they are thinking about suicide does not increase their risk?

While discussing suicide can be uncomfortable, it is essential in supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. Our school district partners with the school community to provide hope, help, and healing. We invite you to explore these resources to learn more about suicide prevention.

How to Help

American Association of Suicidology — We are an inclusive community that envisions a world where people know how to prevent suicide and find hope and healing.

American Psychological Association: Topic Suicide — What you can do, getting help and other related resources

Suicide Prevention Resource Center — Provides extensive information, effective prevention strategies, online library, and online training. All available for free.

What To Do If You’re Concerned With Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Conversation Guide — by the JED Foundation

Parent Support and Connections

Find a Therapist — Psychology Today provides a list of local therapist based on city and zip code. Includes insurance, specialized issues, and if they offer online therapy.

Hotline for Northwest Human Services — Available 24/7/365.

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call our hotline at 503-581-5535 or 1-800-560-5535.

iRespect & Protect — Helps children, youth, and adults recognize their self-worth and the influence of device use on their lives. Includes tools, resources, and trainings for parents.

Jed Foundation — The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Options Counseling and Family Services — Services include individual and group therapy (behavior health), parenting classes, AFFIRM groups.
Options provides family preservation, behavioral health services, and other family supportive services to families and individuals in 14 Oregon counties.

Reachout.com Parents — online mental health service for young people and their parents, based in Australia

Social Media FAQs from Common Sense Media — Parenting, media, and everything inbetween, including gaming and social media rules and dealing with online harassment. Filterable by age group.

Support on Social Media with Lifeline — If you are worried about someone on social media, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline safety teams, who will reach out through the social media platform to connect the user with the help they need.

Relaxation Tools

2-Minute Breathe Bubble | Breathe Exercises – Sea – Think Nothing Exercise — Get your daily calm with this meditation breathe bubble with relaxing sea background.

Box Breathing — Try box breathing with this short animation on YouTube

Breathe2Relax — Teaches a skill called “diaphragmatic breathing” to help users feel more relaxed.
A free mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play

Calm — Application for sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
Available for desktop or mobile. Account purchase required.

Mood Balance: Self Care Tracker — Creates a personal plan based on your responses. Requires paying a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.

Available in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)

Resources for Grief & Loss

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP) — Articles from AFSP:

Dougy Center Grief and Loss Support — find support, resources, and connection before and after a death.
For resources specific to death after a suicide

How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family — Guides for families of preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers, by Rocky Mountain MIRECC

OHA Resources for Crisis and Trauma Response — Oregon Health Authority provides resources for individuals, families, and professionals dealing with traumatic events.

Warning Signs

Teen Suicide Prevention Video — Mayo Clinic video for parents which includes warning signs and how to respond

Warning Signs of Suicide — A list of signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.

In English: NIMH Warning Signs of Suicide - English PDF or visit National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs of Suicide

En español: NIMH Warning Signs of Suicide - Spanish PDF or visit National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention: Señales de advertencia sobre el suicidio

Cultural-Specific Resources

Cultural-Specific Mental Health Resources

People go through difficult times and it is not uncommon to explore options to ease or stop the pain. If you or someone you know are considering suicide there is help available. If you or someone you are supporting is in imminent danger or a life-threatening situation please contact 911.

The resources on this page can help you or someone you know find hope, get through this moment, build resiliency for later, connect to others, and learn how to help someone.

It may be surprising to know that talking to someone about suicide does not increase the risk of suicide and the conversation provides an opportunity for connection and support. We are all in this together and together we are strong.

Asian and Pacific Islander Communities

Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) — Advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy.

Asian LifeNet Hotline — 24 hour support, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Fujianese are offered.

Asian Mental Health Collective — AMHC aspires to make mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.

Asian Mental Health Project — Aims to educate and empower Asian communities in seeking mental healthcare

Inclusive Therapists — Aims to make it simpler and safer for people in marginalized communities. Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapist that celebrates your full identity.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network — National queer & trans therapists of color network advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans poc.

Black/African American Communities

AAKOMA Project — Their mission is to build the consciousness of Youth of Color and their caregivers to seek help and manage mental health.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) — BEAM is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.

Black Girls Smile — Encourages positive mental health education, resources, and support geared toward young Black women and girls.

Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) — BMHA's mission is to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.

Inclusive Therapists — Aims to make it simpler and safer for people in marginalized communities. Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapist that celebrates your full identity.

Melanin & Mental Health — Connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network — National queer & trans therapists of color network advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans poc.

Therapy for Black Girls — Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

Therapy for Black Men — Break the stigma that asking for help is a sign of weakness. We are here to provide judgment-free, multiculturally-competent care to Black men.

Latinx and Hispanic Communities

Inclusive Therapists — Aims to make it simpler and safer for people in marginalized communities. Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapist that celebrates your full identity.

Latinx Therapists Action Network — An online platform and network of Latinx mental health practitioners honoring and affirming the dignity and healing of migrant communities marginalized by criminalization, detention, and deportation.

Latinx Therapy — A national directory to find a Latinx therapist.

Melanin & Mental Health — Connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network — National queer & trans therapists of color network advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans poc.

Native American Youth

Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) — The Center for Native American Youth believes all Native American youth should lead full and healthy lives, have equal access to opportunity, and draw strength from their culture and one another.

Inclusive Therapists — Aims to make it simpler and safer for people in marginalized communities. Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapist that celebrates your full identity.

Indian Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health — Serves as the primary source of national advocacy, policy development, management, and administration of behavioral health, alcohol and substance abuse, and family violence prevention programs for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network — National queer & trans therapists of color network advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans poc.

Stronghearts Native Helpline — Intimate partner violence and sexual assault helpline for Native Americans. 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

Staff Mental Wellness Resources

Staff / Employee Resources

Embrace hope and peace.

Visiting this site and the resources are important steps towards helping prevent suicide in our schools and community. The information on this webpage is equally valuable in supporting you, your colleagues, family, and friends who may be experiencing a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. While discussing suicide can be uncomfortable, it is valuable in reducing stigma surrounding suicide and connecting to others.

SKPS strives to offer hope, help and partnership in the journey towards a healthy and resilient community. If you or someone you are supporting is in imminent danger or a life-threatening situation please contact 911. We welcome you to explore the resources on this page in order to gain more information regarding suicide prevention.

Staff Relaxation Tools

2-Minute Breathe Bubble | Breathe Exercises – Sea – Think Nothing Exercise — Get your daily calm with this meditation breathe bubble with relaxing sea background.

Box Breathing — Try box breathing with this short animation on YouTube

Breathe2Relax — Teaches a skill called “diaphragmatic breathing” to help users feel more relaxed.
A free mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play

Calm — Application for sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
Available for desktop or mobile. Account purchase required.

Calm School Resources — Free tools for resilient classrooms: 30 Days of Mindfulness in the Classroom, Self Care Guide for Teachers

Employee Wellness — Wellness programs and resources for district staff and their families

Headspace for Educators — Whether you’re feeling inspired to connect more with your students or you’re looking for a new way to bring calm to your classroom, Headspace can help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Headspace offers free access to K-12 teachers.

MindShift CBT App — Free anxiety relief app to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.

Mood Balance: Self Care Tracker — Creates a personal plan based on your responses. Requires paying a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.

Available in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)

Staff Support & Intervention

2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention – Jason Foundation Professional Development Series — Training modules provide information on the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. These training are suitable for teachers and any adult who works with young people or wants to learn more about youth suicide.

Alone (video) — by Central High School students

Digital Citizenship — Help students take ownership of their digital lives. Ready-to-teach lessons to address changing needs in the classroom.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Available to District employees, this service helps people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.  As Salem-Keizer staff, there is no cost to you or anyone living in your household.

Find a Therapist — Psychology Today provides a list of local therapist based on city and zip code. Includes insurance, specialized issues, and if they offer online therapy.

Jed Foundation — The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

NAMI Parents & Teachers as Allies — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - slide show on suicide prevention in schools (for teachers)

Options Counseling and Family Services — Services include individual and group therapy (behavior health), parenting classes, AFFIRM groups.
Options provides family preservation, behavioral health services, and other family supportive services to families and individuals in 14 Oregon counties.

Oregon Classroom WISE: Mental Health Literacy for All Oregonians — Mental health and wellbeing resources including free, online, self-guided modules for adults and youth. It includes a collection of print and video resources, guided tutorials and role plays, and interviews with youth and school personnel.

Question Persuade Refer (QPR Institute) — With these three steps anyone can learn how to help prevent suicide.
QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis. It can save lives. Salem-Keizer provides QPR training for all its employees.

SAHMSA Suicide Prevention Resources — (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Stuck (Video) — by Dallas High School Students

Suicide Prevention Resource Center — Provides extensive information, effective prevention strategies, online library, and online training. All available for free.

Suicide Prevention Webinar (NAMI) — Covers the range of risk and protective factors, the warning signs, and what to do if someone may be at risk for suicide.

Superbetter — Playing SuperBetter improves mood and perceived social support, and increases belief in the ability to successfully achieve goals. It promotes new levels of personal growth.

Support for Suicidal Individuals on Social and Digital Media — Lifeline social media toolkit (PDF)

District Mental Wellness Policies

District Documents

Question Persuade Refer (QPR Institute) — With these three steps anyone can learn how to help prevent suicide. QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis. It can save lives. Salem-Keizer provides QPR training for all its employees.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Policy ♦ INS-A038 — This policy covers actions that take place in the school, on school property, at school-sponsored functions and activities, on school buses or vehicles and at bus stops, and at school sponsored out-of-school events where school staff are present. Arabic | Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | Spanish | Swahili

Suicide Prevention Protocol Preface ♦ INS-P037 — Cover letter included with INS-A038 sent to students and families. English | Spanish

Warning Signs Infographics

Warning Signs of Suicide (English)

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Warning Signs of Suicide (Spanish)

Señales de advertencia sobre el suicidio

Help someone in emotional pain

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain (English)

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5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain (Spanish)

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Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

We hope you find the support and information that you are seeking.

Mental Health Infographic

Resources

Warning Signs of Suicide Infographic

How to help someone in emotional pain

Help is available

Mental Health Infographics

My Mental Health: Do I Need Help? flyer

¿Necesito ayuda para mi salud mental?

Mental Wellness Resources

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

Student Mental Wellness Resources

Parents and Community Resources

Cultural-Specific Resources

Staff Mental Wellness Resources

District Mental Wellness Policies

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

Crisis Hotlines

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Student Mental Wellness Resources

Student Resources

Keep going, keep growing

Parents and Community Resources

Parents and Community Resources

May every sunrise bring hope and peace.

Did you know asking someone if they are thinking about suicide does not increase their risk?

Cultural-Specific Resources

Cultural-Specific Mental Health Resources

Staff Mental Wellness Resources

Staff / Employee Resources

Embrace hope and peace.

District Mental Wellness Policies

District Documents

Warning Signs Infographics

Warning Signs of Suicide (English)

Warning Signs of Suicide (Spanish)

Help someone in emotional pain

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain (English)

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain (Spanish)

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