Suicide Prevention
The Board of Education, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
and the Virginia Department of Health, provides guidelines for licensed school personnel to use in contacting parents or, if conditions warrant, the local or state service agency when they believe a student is in imminent risk for attempting suicide.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers publications for teachers, parents, and teens on the prevention of youth suicide. These free resources are available to individuals and organizations within the commonwealth. For more information about these resources, including the materials request form, go to VDH Suicide Prevention Resources.