According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is a serious public health problem that affects many young people. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, tell a school administrator, counselor or trusted adult. Do not keep this a secret, ask for help!

Call the Teen Talk Line: 800-852-8336 from 6pm to 10pm every night

Text the Crisis Text Line: 741741

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Other helpful resources can be found at the following links:

https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/teens-suicide-prevention.aspx

https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/suicide-risks/ 

LUHSD Suicide Prevention Plan

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