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Youth Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 A national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBT youth. Introduction Although adults don't often know about it, many Wisconsin youth experience symptoms of depression, think about suicide, make plans to die by suicide, and even make a suicide attempt each year. Wisconsin continues to have one of the highest youth suicide rates in the nation. This web page provides information and resources for youth suicide prevention to school staff, administrators, school boards, and other members of the school community. This excerpt was taken from the Wisconsin DPI website. Please click on the following link for more information: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_suicideprev. Other helpful websites: prevent suicide WISCONSIN: PARTNERS SAVING LIVES IN OUR STATE Wisconsin Suicide Hotlines Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention article with helpful links to resources! |