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Suicide prevention is the primary way we work towards keeping students safe and healthy. By providing educational opportunities for both students AND staff, all Riders should have a foundational understanding of how to prevent suicide. We aim to develop a school climate where students have adequate access to extra support and that staff are prepared to offer that support. 

Prevention Education Practices

• Staff
  • Student Support Providers will attend Youth Save or ASIST training once every two years
  • All staff will complete the ½ûÂþÌìÌà HR required Suicide Prevention Training by October of each school year
  • All staff will be given the opportunity to attend a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training on campus, at least one time per year. 
  • All staff will receive a yearly presentation on school protocol for responding to student disclosures of suicidality or self harm. 
  • Selected staff will participate in Outreach Team meetings to identify tier 1-3 students and make appropriate support plans and/or referrals to higher levels of care.
• Students
  • All students will receive the Signs of Suicide curriculum in their required health class
  • All students will have access to School Social Workers for meeting basic needs and accessing additional resources
  • All students will have access to the yearly Mental Health Fair 
  • All students will have the option attend culturally specific club groups and/or start their own
  • All students will be given information about the Safe Oregon tip line for reporting safety concerns 24/7/365
  • All students will have access to the on-campus food pantry through Self Enhancement Inc (SEI)
  • All students will have access to the school's Title IX coordinator to report incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination.