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June 10, 2026

Suicide/Self-Harm Response Procedure

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) includes GRPS Mental Health Clinician(s), Counselors, School Social Workers and Nurses.

Assigned Staff	Staff Response
All Staff	Respond with Care Remain Calm Contact the Main Office Stay with the scholar Connect the scholar to the MHST with a warm hand-off
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)	Assess Risk Complete the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Identify level of risk Contact building administration if moderate or severe risk is determined Determine school response according to risk level Complete documentation form
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)	Re-Entry Remain connected with the family to discuss the plan for return to school Complete safety Plan Complete re-entry plan with scholar and building administration Inform staff of safety plan File C-SSRs and all other forms in Electronic Health Record Assign a staff member to schedule check ins with the scholar
All Staff	Follow-Up Ensure follow-up of the safety plan Ensure follow-up of the re-entry plan Review and revise safety plan as needed

If you need support or guidance with responding to a situation of suicide and/ or self-harm during school hours, please contact the SBMHP.