Policy 800 – Suicide

• Policy 800 – Introduction
• Policy 800 – Table of Contents  
• Policy 800 – Policy Contents  (link to the official Policy & Procedure document content)

Introduction

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recognizes its part in the total community’s responsibility for responding to behaviors associated with suicide ideations.  We initiate responsible leadership in establishing intervention and Post-intervention procedures in coordination with Safe-2-Say practices, Mandated Reporter and Safe Environment protocols. Archdiocesan staff and community resources  will be available to the school for additional resources.

It is Archdiocesan belief that students identified as at-risk of self-harm should receive the appropriate help as quickly as possible.  The primary responsibilities of school personnel working with students dealing with a mental health disorder or suicidal thoughts are support, parental contact, and referral.  In these circumstances, confidentiality will be waived in life threatening situations.

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Table of Contents
(This is a list of the policy contents.  Click the Document Contents link above for a pdf version of the policy.)

800. Introduction
801. Procedure For a Response to a Student Suicide Threat
802. Procedure For a Response to a Student Suicide Attempt
803. Procedure for a Response to a Suicide Attempt Outside of School
804. Procedure for a Suicide Attempt on a School Bus
805. Procedure to Respond to a Suicide
806. Post Suicide Guidelines
807. Professional Development for Staff

Appendix A – Suggestions on Speaking with Students
Appendix B – Suicide Ideation Flowchart
Appendix C – Speaking with Parents