Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Sadly, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for children aged 10-24. To prevent even one loss of life at our school, the Lifelines curriculum is taught to 8th grade students during classroom guidance lessons. This program, Lifelines: A Comprehensive Suicide Awareness and Responsiveness Program for Teens teaches students to recognize the warning signs of suicide and provides resources to help themselves and others that may be dealing with this issue.
Parents, please take a moment to watch this video produced by the Mayo Clinic. It provides you with helpful information from the view point of teenagers about warning signs and how to talk to your child if you’re concerned about suicide or depression.
If your child is talking about wanting to kill him or herself, please get help immediately. There are two places in Fayetteville you can take your child to be assessed and provided support.
Vantage Point Springwoods Behavioral Health
4253 Crossover Road1955 W. Truckers Drive
Fayetteville, ARFayetteville, AR 72704
1-800-545-Hope1-888-521-6014
Additional resources can be found by following these links:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline to online chat with a counselor or call 800.273.TALK (8255).