ACT
- Acknowledge that you are seeing signs of depression or suicide in yourself or a friend and that it is serious.
- Let you friend know how much you Care about them and that you are concerned that they need help.
- Tell a trusted adult that you are worried about yourself or a friend.
School is often overwhelming.
The struggles of academic success, extracurricular activities, and expectations from parents, friends, coaches and teachers can cause unhealthy amounts of stress.
In addition, students may also face stress due to drugs, gangs, bullies, personal identity questions and social anxiety. Finally, some students experience trouble at home that affects their ability to concentrate, excel, or keep up. MAP is a safe place to find help.
When it all seems overwhelming, please know there are people standing by. A number of community outreach programs have been put into place specifically to offer a safe place for students.
In an emergency please call Connections Individual and Family Services: 1-800-532-8192
Help via Text Messaging
FIND HELP IN A CRISIS OR TEXT “NAMI” TO 741741
Help via Online Chat
Counsellors are also standing by to offer anonymous help via chat at the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.