Suicide Prevention

Bloom Township High School District 206 believes in educating and supporting the whole child. With support from both home and school, the District believes an environment where all children can thrive and overcome negative emotions can be created. 

Bloom Township High School District 206 will be complying with Illinois law by meeting the requirements of Ann Marie’s Law. The law, signed in 2015, mandates that all Illinois public schools provide age-appropriate suicide and depression awareness and prevention education programs for students in grades kindergarten through 12. 

In addition, the District encourages parents who are concerned about their children to access the following resources for support. School social workers are also available at each school, if you believe your child may need additional help. 

• DHS SASS
  SASS provides intensive mental health services for youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
  SASS services are available by calling the Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line.
  (800) 345-9049
  (866) 794-0374 (TTY)
• National Suicide Hotline
  Helping connect individuals dealing with suicidal ideations to services.
  (800) 273-8255
  (888) 628-9454 (Spanish)
  (800) 799-4889 (TTY)
• NAMI National Alliance on Mental Health
  NAMI Illinois crisis line with referral information.
  (800) 346-4572
• Will County Crisis Line
  24/7 comprehensive suicide prevention hotline, information, and referrals.
  Services are available for the hearing impaired.
  (815) 722-3344

• Erica’s Lighthouse
   A site dedicated to information about youth depression.
• The Trevor Project
  A support site for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer youth who are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts.
• The Jason Foundation
   A foundation focused on suicide prevention that provides information on youth suicide and its prevention.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
• American Association of Suicidology