Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention at Roosevelt

Suicide prevention is the primary way we work towards keeping students safe and healthy. By providing educational opportunities for both students AND staff, all Riders should have a foundational understanding of how to prevent suicide. We aim to develop a school climate where students have adequate access to extra support and that staff are prepared to offer that support.

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Prevention Education Practices

Staff
- Student Support Providers will attend Youth Save or ASIST training once every two years
- All staff will complete the PPS HR required Suicide Prevention Training by October of each school year
- All staff will receive a yearly presentation on school protocol for responding to student disclosures of suicidality or self harm.
- Selected staff will participate in Student Intervention Team (SIT) meetings to identify tier 1-3 students and make appropriate support plans and/or referrals to higher levels of care.
Students
- All students will receive the Signs of Suicide curriculum in their required health class
- All students will have access to School Social Workers for meeting basic needs and accessing additional resources
- All students will have access to their school counselor for brief interventions and the ability to receive referrals to mental health providers on or off campus that can meet more intensive needs
- All students will have access to the yearly Mental Health Fair
- All students will have the option attend culturally specific club groups and/or start their own
- All students will be given information about the Safe Oregon tip line for reporting safety concerns 24/7/365
- All students will have access to the on-campus food pantry through Self Enhancement Inc (SEI)
- All students will have access to the school's Title IX coordinator to report incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination.