Suicide Prevention

  • World Suicide Prevention The Ocean View School District strives to provide safe school environments with positive climates that promote the healthy mental, emotional and social development of all students. If students are feeling unsafe or having thoughts of suicide, or if they suspect or have knowledge of another student's suicidal intentions, they are encouraged to notify a teacher, principal, school counselor, school psychologist, or other adult. Every statement regarding suicidal intent is taken seriously.

    Whenever a staff member suspects or has knowledge of a student's suicidal intentions, based on the student's verbalizations or act of self-harm, he or she shall promptly notify the principal, school psychologist or school counselor.