Juda School District - Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Awareness

Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs:

Talking about suicide, death and/or no reason to live.
Expressions of hopelessness, worthlessness and helplessness.
Previous suicide attempts.
Abrupt personality changes.
Excessive risk taking behavior.
Depression
Giving away prized possessions or setting one’s affairs in order.
Lack of interest in the future.
Preoccupation with death.
Withdrawal from family, friends or social supports.

How to Help a Suicidal Person:

Know the warning signs of depression and suicide.
Always take thoughts or plans of suicide seriously.
Never keep a person’s plan for suicide a secret.
Ask the person if they are thinking about suicide. Asking will not plant the idea in someone’s head.
Ask the person if they have a suicide plan, a weapon or some type of dangerous object.
If the person is in immediate danger, they must see a doctor or psychiatrist immediately. Call 911 or take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Do not minimize the person’s problems. Be non-judgmental. Show interest, support and undivided attention. He or she is not just seeking attention
If the person is not in immediate danger, show empathy and do your best to help him or her find a doctor or a mental health care professional.

Seeking help

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, CALL: 1 (800) 273-TALK or 1 (800) 273-8255 (24/7 national crisis hotline) 1 (888) 552-6642 any time during the day or night (Green County 24/7 Crisis Hotline) or call 911 If a friend discloses to you that he/she has thoughts about hurting her/him self, please tell it to a trusted adult at school. We have complied a list of varies resources below that are available to our community.

Emergency Mental Health Services

Northwest Connections

Phone Number: 1-888-552-6642

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Text Line

Text 741741

Orion Family Services (on site)

Avenues Counseling, LLC (off site)

COVID-19 Coping Resources

Monroe Clinic, Behavioral Health (off site)

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS RESOURCES: