Suicide Prevention and Resources

WHERE TO FIND HELP

There are a variety of resources on-campus and in the community that can help you be an effective gatekeeper.

Remember, you are not alone when it comes to helping a student in distress. Use your resources!

WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS?

  • Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.

  • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.

  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

  • Talking about being a burden to others.

  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.

  • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.

  • Sleeping too little or too much.

  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated.

  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

  • Displaying extreme mood swings.

IN CRISIS

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-TALK (8255)

The California Peer-Run Warm Line

(855) 845-7415

The California Peer-Run Warm Line offers non-emergency emotional support and referrals to anyone in the state needing mental health help.

Mondays-Fridays: 7am-11pm | Saturdays: 7am-3pm | Sundays: 7am-9pm

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline

of Lake County

(855) 587-6373

Lake County Behavioral Health Psych

Emergency Services

(800) 900-2075

OTHER RESOURCES

The Jed Foundation

Promoting emotional health and preventing suicide.

jedfoundation.org

The Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth)

(866) 488-7386

thetrevorproject.org

Know the Signs

Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out.

www.suicideispreventable.org

ON-CAMPUS

Site Counselors

MHS Counselor: Erika Galvan

707.987.4140

Email: erika.galvan@middletownusd.org

Terri Gonsalves - District Counselor

Email: terri.gonsalves@middletownusd.org

While Campus is Closed please use this link:

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Karin Stirling-Rooney - MMS School Counselor

707.987.4160

Email : karin.stirling-rooney@middletownusd.org

School Psychologist:

Jennifer Chwialkowski

Email: jennifer.Chwialkowski@middletownusd.org

Jessica Morita

Email: jessica.morita@middletownusd.org

20932 Big Canyon Road

Middletown, CA 95461

Main Office 707.987.4140

Fax 707.987.1446

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