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Suicide Prevention

Utah Youth Suicide Prevention Crisis ToolkitThe SafeUT Mobile App is available in the Apple and Google Play stores by searching “P3 Tips” and selecting “SafeUT.”

How to Submit a Tip

Students experiencing crisis, bullying, threats or who are aware of a threat can communicate with SafeUT in the following ways:

SafeUT Mobile App (call and chat functions)
Call Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (routed to a UNI crisis counselor at the UNI CrisisLine)

School Crisis Resources

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Responding to a School Crisis; Helping children cope with Secondary Traumatic StressAmerican Psychological Association How to Talk to Children About Difficult News

National Association of School Psychologists Talking to Children About Violence

Department of Education Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events;
Creating Emergency Management Plans

Youth.gov Trauma Informed Approaches Includes a webinar on webinar and brief on implementing a trauma-informed approach for youth across service sectors

National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention Trauma, Violence and School Shooting

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Incidents of Mass Violence webpage provides information about who is most at risk for emotional distress from incidents of mass violence and where to find disaster-related resources

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news

Community

For assistance finding community resources dial 2-1-1 to be connected to the United Way. Or go to their website https://uw.org/211/resources/ where you can search their database based on need or geographic area.

Statewide Online Education Program

Pacific Island Heritage Month Events

Communities That Care

To learn about opportunities to volunteer and serve in your community please visit your local Communities That Care website