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Mental Health, Depression, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Program
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District 15 addresses suicide and depression awareness in conjunction with Board of Education Policy 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention, to provide students, parents/guardians and employees with practices and procedures for early identification and referral of students possibly at risk of suicide.
The Mental Health Awareness program will begin in October and November for students in Grades 5-8. Students receive information about good mental health through the Erika's Lighthouse Mental Health Awareness program. This program is used to raise awareness about depression, mental health, suicide prevention, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. Students will learn how to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend.
In addition, a comprehensive mental health screening process is used to identify students who may benefit from additional support. District 15 utilizes the Social, Academic, Emotional, Behaviors Risk Screener (mySAEBRS) screening tool. SAEBRS is a brief self-completed student questionnaire that is used to help identify students who may be experiencing distress or mental health concerns. Students with elevated risk are further screened to determine appropriate support actions. Parents are notified of this screening prior to its use at their student’s school.
Program for 5th & 6th Grades
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Erika's Lighthouse - Grades 5 & 6 - Level I: We All Have Mental Health (English)
5th-6th Grade CCSD15 1 day Erikas Lighthouse Level I_ WAHMH.pdf 1.36 MB (Last Modified on October 19, 2023)
Program for 7th & 8th Grades
Program Resources for Parents
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Parent Letter - Social, Academic, Emotional, Behaviors Risk Screener (mySAEBRS) Program Information
Parent Letter for SEL Screening - 23-24 ENGLISH_SPANISH .pdf 75.16 KB (Last Modified on October 19, 2023)
Other Resources for Parents/Guardians and Students
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Text 988
Text 988 for any mental health crisis and suicide prevention
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Community Resources for Parents
Before- and After-School Childcare
D15 e-flyers (Community events and informational flyers for parents)
Developmental Disability Resources
Free Developmental Screenings for children up to 33 months old
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NSSEO - Parent Education Resource Center
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Safe2Help Illinois Helpline
Text SAFE2 (72332), call 844-4-SAFEIL, visit website Safe2HelpIlliinois.com, or email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com