Safety Resources

 If your student is referred to the Counselors for suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm, we will take the following steps to keep them safe and get them the help they need: 

We will complete a risk assessment using the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale. Click here to learn more about this tool. 

For all risk levels:

1. we will complete an LRIS Safety Plan. Click here to see this tool.
2. we will contact parent(s) or guardian(s) with resources on this page and other resources specific to their situation.
3. We will offer free therapy to student through our Mental Health Assistance Program (MHAP). 

For HIGH risk levels, in addition to the above, we will also:

1. contact the appropriate responsible adult so that the child is not left alone, and can be transported to a safe place for ongoing care.
2. Coordinate the student’s return to school so that school personnel is prepared to support their transition back to school.