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Our goal is to help schools address youth suicide and the final product is
the Youth Suicide Prevention School-based Guide (The Guide). This is not a
program but a tool that provides a framework for schools to assess their
existing or proposed suicide prevention efforts (through a series of
checklists) and provides resources and information that school
administrators can use to enhance or add to their existing program.

The Guide is based upon a review of the current literature and exemplary
programs and produced in relatively short, separate Issue Briefs (sections)
combined into a pocket folder. Assessment checklists correspond to
particular Issue Briefs to make finding relevant information easier.
Input and reviews were obtained from Florida state administrators (Health,
Education), national experts ( Suicide Prevention Resource Center , CDC),
survivors, researchers, school district level staff, and select agencies.

FLORIDA BAKER ACT: Under Substance Abuse & Mental Health:
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[Click on: Baker Act Information]

Is designated by the Florida Legislature as the State's Mental Health Agency. It is responsible for designating receiving facilities to serve persons under the Baker Act.

Responsible for licensing all hospitals, crisis stabilization units and residential treatment facilities in Florida .

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Suicide Prevention Coalition of Volusia & Flagler (SPC) 531 S Ridgewood Av Daytona Beach , FL 32114 386-252-5785 mhadbf@bellsouth.net www.suicideprevention-volusiaflagler.org Counties served: Volusia & Flagler	The Beth Foundation www.thebethfoundation.com Is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the suicide rate in Florida through education and awareness. The Beth Foundation was established to provide training to increase the general knowledge about the nature of suicidal behavior, how to respond and refer a suicidal person for help and to provide a central clearinghouse for suicide prevention information and resources.
Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, (FISP) 601 S Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 954-924-0014 954-924-2009 (fax) Attn: Rene Barrett, CEO Email: fisp@earthlink.net www.fisponline.org Counties served: Broward	Suicide Prevention Action Network - Florida (SPAN-FL) 2725 Twin Oaks Trail Ft Pierce, FL 34945 772-595-9231 772-595-9231 (fax) Attn: Brenda Molinaro Email: members@spanfl.org The mission is a state organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide by bringing the subject out in the open and by providing suicide prevention education.
Florida State Government: The Office of Drug Control - Suicide Prevention An initiative of Governor Jeb Bush through the Office of Drug Control, Director James McDonough. http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/government /governorinitiatives/drugcontrol/suicide_prev.html	Youth Suicide Prevention Prototype Project Executive Summary Report Year One: Click here: Youth Suicide Prevention Prototype Program Report
Florida Alliance of Information & Referral Services (FLAIRS) 2-1-1 www.211.org 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. Check your Region for 2-1-1 availability.	Project YES www.projectyes.org The mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth by initiating dialogue, providing education, and creating support systems. State Plans for Suicide Prevention Web Page Davis C. Hayden, PhD Psychology Department Western Washington University Bellingham , WA 98225 360-750-3177 hayden@cc.wwu.edu www.stateplans.org The purpose of this web page is to make readily available current information of state suicide prevention plans. [See Florida 's status in this web site]
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute @ University of South Florida (FMHI-USF) Florida 's premier research and training center for behavioral health services research. www.fmhi.usf.edu/amh/homicide-suicide/index.html	Central Florida Police Stress Unit http://www.policestress.org/suicide.htm
Florida Association of School Resource Officers (FASRO) www.fasro.com	The Florida Mental Health Advocate www.fmhadvocate.org The Florida Mental Health Advocate is an electronic newsletter created to help the advocacy community share information and work together to improve access to treatment and help shape public policy affecting mental health. It includes research documents, articles from the state's newspapers, information about state legislation affecting mental health and press releases from our mental health partners.
Florida Partners in Crisis www.floridapartnersincrisis.org Florida Partners in Crisis is committed to promoting access to quality services, treatment, and support for children and adults who face the challenges of mental illness and/or substance abuse.

CRISIS CENTERS in Florida To find a Crisis Center in your area click here to: Find Your Area or County
*SCHOOLS (K-20)*
University of Florida Student - Mental Health PO Box 11750 Gainesville , FL 32611-7500 352-392-1161, ext 4327 352-846-1030 (fax) Dr Jim Probert, Psychiatrist jamesp@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu
*National Organizations*
Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN-USA) 5034 Oden's Way, Marietta , GA 30068 888.649.1366 www.spanusa.org Dedicated to the creation and implementation of effective national suicide prevention strategies. SPAN is a network of persons working to raise national awareness and advocate for a National suicide prevention policy. Reflections and Updates from other Community & Quilt organizers: http://www.survivingsuicide.com/co /coupdates.html	American Association of Suicidology (AAS) 202.237.2280 www.suicidology.org Promotes research, public awareness programs, and education and training for professionals and volunteers.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) 888.333.2377 www.afsp.org Dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.	National Hopeline Network (1-800-SUICIDE) Kristin Brooks Hope Center www.hopeline.com Dedicated to suicide prevention, intervention and healing: by providing a single point of entry to community-based crisis services through innovative telephony and internet based technologies; by bringing national attention and access to services for postpartum depression and other women's mood disorders; through education and advocacy; through formal research and evaluation of crisis line services; and, by championing the need for national funding for community-based suicide prevention crisis services.
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention A collaborative effort of SAMHSA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, IHS.	Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program (YRSPP) 303.429.3530 www.yellowribbon.org Provides information for preventing youth suicide, includes brochures, fact sheets, and statistics on youth suicide.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) 888.511.7283 www.save.org Provides information on depression and suicide including a number of educational tools, from brochures, fact sheets, frequently asked questions to support materials for communities to address suicide prevention.	Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) 877-438-7772 www.sprc.org Provide technical assistance, training, and information to strengthen suicide prevention networks and advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. This Center activities enhance national, regional, state, tribal, and local Prevention Networks. http://library.sprc.org - Library catalog
National Council on Suicide Prevention (NCSP) www.ncsp.org To further effective suicide prevention through collaborative activities and information sharing in order to save lives.	National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide, Inc. (NOPCAS) 4715 Sargent Rd. NE Washington, DC 20017 866-899-5317 www.nopcas.com Provide resources for various communities who see a need for: * support for families who have lost a loved one to suicide, * education for school counselors, clergy, and health care providers on suicide, and * help in creating facilities that focus on prevention, intervention, and postvention.
National Center for Suicide Prevention Training (NCSPT) www.ncspt.org The NCSPT provides educational resources to help public officials, service providers, and community-based coalitions develop effective suicide prevention programs and policies.	The Link's National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare www.thelink.org A comprehensive non-profit counseling and psychotherapy center whose mission is to provide quality, affordable, confidential services for all ages including individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy and support groups. It also provides Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support Team training programs to anyone interested.
Center for The Study and Prevention of Suicide (CSPS) University of Rochester Medical Center www.rochesterpreventsuicide.org Is dedicated to reducing mortality and morbidity from suicide and attempted suicide.	Air Force Suicide Prevention Program http://phs.os.dhhs.gov/ophs/ BestPractice/usaf.htm U.S. Air Force successful suicide prevention programs.
Project YES Gay Youth Suicide Prevention www.projectyes.org Is an educational working to make the world safer for all youth. The mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth by initiating dialogue, providing education, and creating support systems.	President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Report Released: July 22, 2003 It recommends a wholesale transformation that involves consumers and providers, policymakers at all levels of government, and both public and private sectors. [See Goal 1.1 - Advance and implement a national campaign to reduce the stigma of seeking care and a national strategy for suicide prevention] http://www.samhsa.gov/news/cl mhfinalreport.html
Law Enforcement Wellness Association www.cophealth.com Dedicated to Physical and Psychological health of those sworn to serve.	The Jason Foundation, Inc www.jasonfoundation.com Is a national recognized leader in youth suicide awareness and prevention. They make a wide range of informative, educational materials and programs available to parents, teachers, youth workers and others who are concerned about the alarming statistics that link our country's next generations and suicide.
Jed Foundation www.ulifeline.com A web based resource that will provide students with a non-threatening and supportive link to their respective college's mental health center as well as important mental health information.	National Center for Injury Prevention & Control (CDC) www.cdc.gov An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides statistics, publications, health information, and funding announcements. Injury Maps: www.cdc.gov/ncipc/maps Nonfatal injuries: www.cdc.gov/ncipc/wisqars State Injury Profile & Indicators Report: www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/pubs.htm Youth Behavioral Surveillance System: www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/yrbs/index.htm Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: www.cdc.gov/brfss/ National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS): www.cdc.gov/nchs Nat'l Hospital Discharge and Ambulatory Surgery Data: www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/hdasd/nhds.htm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) www.samhsa.gov An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention This site is dedicated to the National Strategy and suicide prevention, which offers the public facts about suicide, details of federal, state and private suicide prevention activities, resources for practitioners and researchers, and funding opportunities.	National Mental Health Association (NMHA) 703.684.7722 www.nmha.org Is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and service.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 703.524.7600 www.nami.org NAMI is a non-profit, grassroots organization and is dedicated to the eradication mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases. NAMI today works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families.	National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 866-227-6464 http://www.nimh.nih.gov The NIMH mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain and behavior. This public health mandate demands that we harness the powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding, treatment, and eventually, prevention of these disabling conditions that affect millions of Americans. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Suicide Information and Education Centre (SIEC) http://www.siec.ca Is a library and resource center. The site contains a comprehensive list of suicide prevention resources, crisis support information, and links to helpful suicide sites. SIEC is the quarterly quick reference guide to some of the newest resources in the field of suicide prevention and the publications are available for downloading online.	Institute of Medicine (IOM) www.iom.edu The mission is to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge to improve human health. It provides objective, timely, authoritative information and advice concerning health and science policy.
U.S. Surgeon General www.surgeongeneral.gov	National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) www.nasponline.org The National Association of School Psychologists represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
Children's Safety Network (CSN) http://www.edc.org/hhd/csn Site contains publications and resources produced by CSN and other EDC injury prevention projects. Youth Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet Packet is available for downloading.	Institute for Child Health Policy (CHP) The mission of the Division of Policy and Program Affairs is to support the formulation and implementation of health policies and programs that promote the health and well being of children and youth , especially those with special health care needs. http://www.ichp.edu/
Child Trend Data Banks The one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research for over 70 key indicators of children and youth well-being, with new indicators added month. Provided by Child Trends, a national leader in the field for over 20 years. http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/ Families for Depression Awareness www.familyaware.org To help families recognize and cope with depressive disorders. Comprehensive depression information www.depression.com (currently unavailable) Child and Adolescent Foundation (CABF) www.bpkids.org Is a parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder. American Psychiatric Association www.psych.org The APA is medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its member physicians work together to ensure human care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. American Psychological Association www.apa.org The largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and the world's largest association of psychologist. APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a professional, and as a means of promoting human welfare. Injury Prevention On-Line www.injuryprevention.com This site is open to raise the profile of injury prevention in the UK and to provide a resource for injury prevention for workers world-wide. SafetyLit www.safetylit.org Is a free service of the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice at San Diego State University .	The QPR Institute www.qprinstitute.com The Institute offers comprehensive suicide prevention training programs, educational and clinical materials for the general public, professionals, and institutions. The QPR Institute is now making the electronic version of the best-selling book Suicide: the Forever Decision, for Those Thinking about Suicide and for those Who Know, Love and Counsel Them by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D. available as a free download everywhere in the world. We wish to thank Reese Butler and the staff of the Kristin Brooks Hopeline Network (1-800-SUICIDE) for helping us bring out this new, e-version third edition of the book. Instructions for the download are on our web site, including links to free enabling download software for those who need it. This e-version of the Forever Decision carries a general public license and can be copied in digital format to anyone, anywhere. Please read the license that comes with the book for details. To help suicidal people and those who love them, please considering the following applications: * Can be emailed to crisis line callers * Can be forwarded to other list-serves for distribution * Can be placed on high school and university servers as a service to students * Can be placed on your web site as a free download * Can be burned to CDs and copied for distribution * Can be sent to suicide chat rooms throughout the web * Can be hosted on institutional, corporate and public health information web sites If you wish to translate this book into other languages, please contact the QPR Institute for permission. There is no charge to translators, but we do wish to ensure a high quality translation by qualified persons. To secure a copy, please visit www.qprinstitute.com and follow the instructions. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others. Paul Quinnett Spokane , WA 99220 email: pquinnett@mindspring.com office phone: 509-235-8823 Institute phone: 1-888-726-7926 web site: www.qprinstitute.com
World Health Organization: Mental Health - Suicide Prevention http://www.who.int/mental health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/ The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. WHO is governed by 192 Member States through the World Health Assembly. The Health Assembly is composed of representatives from WHO's Member States. The main tasks of the World Health Assembly are to approve the WHO programme and the budget for the following biennium and to decide major policy questions.



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