Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide. NSSD uses age-appropriate curriculum to teach students how to identify risk factors and warning signs of suicide, and how to help if they or someone they know may be thinking of self-harm. Reports of suicidal ideation are reported to administration to provide supports and communication to student and family. The Student Support referral process is followed. 

How and when our school teaches suicide awareness



Suicide prevention training is offered to staff and reviewed throughout the school year. 

School counselors teach age-appropriate suicide prevention curriculum to students. 

Parent training and information is provided to help raise awareness in the community

How our school responds to reports of suicidal ideation



All reports of suicidal ideation are immediately reported to the school administrator, school social worker and parents. After hours reports are reported to city police who can conduct wellness checks.