When a student experiences a mental health crisis an immediate response is necessary to support the student and the school community. This section outlines actions and tools for various levels of crisis. See the Promotion section for use when the school community is not in crisis.
Toolkit PDFs & Forms
- Intervention in a Suicidal Crisis (Risk Chart)
- Includes narratives for levels of crisis (low, moderate, high, extremely high)
- Student Suicide Risk Assessment Form
- Sample – Parent Contact Acknowledgement Form
- Suicide Intervention Protocol Flowchart: Low, Moderate, High, Extreme High Risk
- Identify and Monitor At-Risk Students
- Guidelines for Facilitating a Student’s Return to School
- Safety Planning Guide: A Quick Guide for Clinicians (SPRC)
- Santa Clara County Sample Personal Safety Plan
Referral Process