Preventing Suicide
- The first step in reducing suicides is education and prevention.
- Prevention programs—there are several suicide screenings tools that can indicate if an individual is at risk for suicide.
- Seek help! Encouraging others to seek help is a big step.
- Have someone that you know you can talk to and will help you in rough times.
Communities in Schools Houston (CIS)
Works alongside multiple school districts and partners with over 300 agencies to bring community expertise directly to the school campus . CIS brings the FIVE BASICS on the school campus:
1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
2. A safe place to learn and grow
3. A healthy start and a healthy future
4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation
5. A chance to give back to peers and the community
- IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE-- READ THIS: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/