Suicide Prevention Curriculum and Resources

NUSD partners with Buckelew to provide suicide prevention classroom presentations, utilizing the SOS Signs of Suicide Evidence-Based Curriculum to students in 7^th and 11^th grade districtwide. Trained outreach coordinators from Bucklew partner with NUSD counseling and wellness staff to provide education, resources, and support on an annual basis. Suicide prevention education also takes place in 9^th grade health classrooms in partnership with wellness and/or school counseling staff.  SOS is an evidence-based curriculum that teaches students how to use the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell a Trusted Adult) protocol if they are concerned about a friend.

Bucklew Suicide Prevention

SOS Signs of Suicide Curriculum

Parent and caregiver information is linked below. 

SOS Signs of Suicide Parent Information

Marin County Office of Education SOS Parent and Caregiver Training (slide show)

Legislative requirements of AB2246 and AB1767 specify the need to support high priority youth groups disproportionately affected by suicide. For more information about Suicide Prevention in Marin County, visit the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative and Community Action Teams.

This guide includes information and resources to address the needs of high priority youth populations (listed below): Suicide Prevention Resources for High Priority Groups. It is maintained by the Marin County Office of Education. 

• American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
• Attempt Survivors
• Black/African American Youth
• Latinx Youth LGBTQ+ Youth
• Youth Bereaved by Suicide
• Youth Experiencing Homelessness/Foster Youth
• Youth with Disabilities
• Youth with Mental Illness
• Youth with Substance Use Disorders 

Preventing Youth Suicide-Tips for Parents and Educators