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Suicide Prevention
Most suicidal people show signs that they are thinking about suicide. Know the signs, start the conversation and get help. One small act can make a difference.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Here are some ways parents can help prevent teen suicide.
- These behaviors may be some of the signs that someone is thinking about suicide.
- Here are Five Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain.
- Marshall County Health Resource List
Known as the Jason Flatt Act, Alabama law requires that schools implement programs and processes to prevent student suicide. In 2021, the Alabama State Department of Education released a model policy for how school districts should prevent and intervene in situations involving suicide. Albertville City Schools follows its Student Safety Protocol when students may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
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Psychiatric Intake Response Center at Children's of Alabama
Navigating the mental health care system is challenging for patients, families, and providers. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), located in the Emergency Department at Children’s of Alabama, is a free, confidential phone response center designed to help adult callers and community providers in finding the appropriate level of mental health care.These services are provided via telephone by licensed mental health clinicians trained to assess a child or teen’s mental, emotional, and behavioral needs and recommend the best treatment options.
