Suicide Prevention Guidelines for Virginia Public Schools 2020
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention During Covid-19 for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
Suicide Prevention in the Virtual Setting
Presented by: Ben Fernandez, Loudoun County Public Schools
Additional Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources and Discussion Guide
Suicide Intervention Resources and Discussion Guide
Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-844-493-2855 or text “TALK” to 38255.
SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program Resources:
SOS-Parent-Training-2019-20
Youth Depression & Suicide Myths & Facts
Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Precipitating Events
Helping Youth Who Self-Injure
If you are in crisis, take action! If someone you care about is in crisis, take action! You have options:
- Call 9-1-1
- Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital.
- Call Arlington Emergency Mental Health 703-228-5160.
Go to In Crisis/Need Help Now? for important phone numbers, tips for students and families, and additional links to emergency information.