Erika's Lighthouse
MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS PROGRAM
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.
Erika's Lighthouse Program for 5th & 6th Grades
Erika's Lighthouse Program for 7th & 8th Grades
Erika's Lighthouse Program Resources for Parents
Resources
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Text 988
Text 988 for any mental health crisis and suicide prevention
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Safe2Help Illinois Helpline
Text SAFE2 (72332), call 844-4-SAFEIL, visit website Safe2HelpIlliinois.com, or email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
Community Resources for Parents
- Summer Enrichment Opportunities
- Before- and After-School Childcare Programs
- D15 e-flyers (Community events and informational flyers for parents)
- Developmental Disability Support Agencies
- Free Developmental Screenings for children up to 33 months old
- Food Pantries
- All Saints Lutheran Church Food Pantry
- Summer EBT Card
- Clothing Closet
- Housing Assistance
- Local Community Resources
- NSSEO - Parent Education Resource Center
- Palatine Township Community Outreach Programs
- LEARN15 (Family Education)
- SPARK - Special Education Parents Accessing Resources & Knowledge