Educator and Community Resources

" The DCJS Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS) is committed to the safety and well-being of all students in the Commonwealth. Information regarding available training, programs, and resources related to mental health and trauma support is provided here. "

"As resources vary in Virginia school divisions, these guidelines are not intended to be prescriptive. These guidelines represent standards of practice for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in schools and may be used to draft local school division policy and procedures, based on the unique need of each division."

"My Life is Worth Living includes five powerful stories told over 20 episodes. In each episode, relatable teen characters wrestle with challenges that are all too familiar for many viewers and discover strategies to cope when it feels like their own thoughts are against them. Over the course of each character’s journey, they realize that life is worth living."

"Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call."

"NIMH supports promising research that is likely to have an impact on reducing suicide in the United States. Research is helping improve our ability to identify people at risk for suicide and to develop and improve effective treatments. NIMH researchers continue to study suicide and how to best implement suicide prevention and intervention programs in different settings, including health care, community, school, and the justice system."

You can help your friend or family member by recognizing the signs of mental health problems and connecting them to professional help.

A one-sheeter from the U.S. Department of Justice Division of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights with information, legal requirements and tips on supporting students  in this unique time.