Seattle Public Schools

Parent/Guardian Resources

Suicide Ideation and Self-Harm Resources

SBIRT Resources for Parents & Guardians

Check Yourself Data

In the 2023-2024 school year, 7% of students in grades 6-9 reported self-harm, and 6% reported that they had suicidal thoughts sometime during the year.

SPS Mental Health Services

View the Seattle Public Schools Mental Health Services page for district information on suicide prevention support, grief and loss support, and crisis support.

Mental Health Services

If you are concerned about a child or adolescent, call the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 or text the Crisis Text Line which can be reached by texting “home” to 741741. If you think a youth is at immediate risk of suicide, call 911 immediately for help.

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