Who to Contact[2]
- Licensed psychologist/counselor
- School counselor
- School nurse
- Pediatrician
- Religious/spiritual counselors
- Parents
- Friends
- Anonymous help lines
If someone comes to you because they are depressed, expressing a desire for self-harm, or suicidal
- Assess thoughts about death or self-harm
- Ask whether they have a plan
- Ask whether they have a means
- Contract for safety
- Call 911 if you have concerns about their safety