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Dial 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 provides a connection to support for anyone experiencing a mental health-related crisis. It can be utilized for suicidal ideation, mental health crisis, substance-use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline | Call for 24/7, free, and confidential information for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Online Treatment Locator: Find quality treatment options close to home using the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) confidential and anonymous online treatment locator.
Social & Emotional Resources for College-Bound Students
Suicide & Depression Prevention, Awareness, & Resources
1-866-488-7386 | National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
Suicide prevention and support, supporting positive changes to mental health care, and providing individual and family support to help remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
602-248-8336 | To prevent teen suicide in Arizona through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities.
1-480-695-8198 | Comprehensive behavioral health services to youth and their families in school and community settings.
Gilbert Community Wellness Resources
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This guide is a brief listing of some of the providers available in and near Gilbert which is intended to connect residents with community assets, provide information about resources to improve quality of life, and offer access to information for residents who need services. You are encouraged to research and determine the best provider for your family. Gilbert Public Schools accepts no liability for the content of these resources or the consequences of any actions taken based on the information provided. Other resources may be available at Maricopa County Health & Social Services and Find Help Phoenix.
Note: It’s our goal to provide current and accurate information; however, businesses may have changed locations or contact information. Gilbert Public Schools does not endorse any provider nor evaluate the quality of service provided
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As part of our commitment to prevention education, Gilbert Public Schools offers depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program.
The program has proven to be successful at increasing help-seeking by students concerned about themselves or a friend and is the only school-based suicide prevention program listed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as an evidence-based program. It helps students and adults demystify the confusion around what constitutes normal development and what may be a potentially serious issue.
All of our campus Behavioral Health Team professionals (school social workers, psychologists, nurses, and counselors) in the district will support the facilitation of the curriculum.
Please review the resources listed below to learn more about the SOS program at each level. The elementary school presentation is provided for your information, and the link for the junior high and high school programs is listed below with the login information. The link will allow you to access valuable information about the presentations, as well as resources on the warning signs of suicide, anxiety, depression, and tips on how to talk to your children about mental health.
GPS Student Support & Prevention: School Social Worker & Mental Health Counselor Directory
Susan Cadena
DISTRICT K-12 PREVENTION COORDINATOR
Kelli Colvin
SCHOOL COUNSELOR, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Global Academy
School:
480-507-1476 ext. 7619
Christine Desherlia
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Canyon Valley
Shawnda Harmsen
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Gilbert High School
School:
480-641-6413 ext. 1407
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Jazmine Palmerin
SOCIAL WORKER
Playa del Rey Elementary
Valerie Perez
SOCIAL WORKER
Highland Park Elementary
Haley Ramirez
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Gilbert Classical Academy