Mental Health Resources
SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
‘AnnMarie’s Law’ (Public Act 99-0443) was enacted in 2015 following the death in 2013 of AnnMarie Blaha. This law requires school districts to adopt a suicide prevention policy and procedures.
Resources for Students/Families in Crisis:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hours, English/Spanish): Call 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line (24 hour access to Crisis Counselor): Text HOME to 741741
- Safe2Help Illinois Helpline: Call 844-4-SAFEIL (723345), Text SAFE2 (72332)