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Walla Walla Schools Observes Suicide Prevention Month

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Walla Walla Public Schools began observing Suicide Prevention Month on September 1, 2026, with a district-wide effort to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health. The school district emphasized that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility, urging students, staff, and families to recognize warning signs and reach out to trusted adults or professionals.

The district promoted its Sources of Strength program, which focuses on peer support and connecting individuals to help. School staff are encouraged to use the 'See Something, Hear Something, Say Something' approach to identify and address potential crises. Residents can access 24/7 crisis support by calling or texting 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline, or by calling 911 in life-threatening emergencies.

πŸ“„ Source: Local Government β€” https://www.wwps.org/news/~board/district-news/post/walla-walla-public-schools-recognizes-suicide-prevention-month
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    Walla Walla Public Schools began observing Suicide Prevention Month on September 1, 2026β€œWalla Walla Public Schools Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month September 1, 2026”
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    Walla Walla Public Schools observed Suicide Prevention Month with a district-wide effortβ€œSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for Walla Walla Public Schools to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind students, staff, families, and community members that help is available.”
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    Walla Walla Public Schools observed Suicide Prevention Month to raise awarenessβ€œSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for Walla Walla Public Schools to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind students, staff, families, and community members that help is available.”
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    Walla Walla Public Schools observed Suicide Prevention Month to encourage conversations about mental healthβ€œSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for Walla Walla Public Schools to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind students, staff, families, and community members that help is available.”
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    The school district emphasized that suicide prevention is a shared responsibilityβ€œSuicide prevention is a shared responsibility, and everyone can play a role in supporting someone who may be struggling.”
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    The school district urged students, staff, and families to recognize warning signsβ€œIf you are concerned about a friend, classmate, colleague, or family member, don't ignore the warning signs. Reach out to a trusted adult, school counselor, teacher, administrator, or other caring professional.”
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    The school district urged students, staff, and families to reach out to trusted adults or professionalsβ€œIf you are concerned about a friend, classmate, colleague, or family member, don't ignore the warning signs. Reach out to a trusted adult, school counselor, teacher, administrator, or other caring professional.”
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    The district promoted its Sources of Strength programβ€œThese strategies are at the core of the district's Sources of Strength program.”
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    The Sources of Strength program focuses on peer supportNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Sources of Strength program focuses on connecting individuals to helpβ€œThese strategies are at the core of the district's Sources of Strength program.”
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    School staff are encouraged to use the 'See Something, Hear Something, Say Something' approachβ€œWalla Walla Public Schools encourages students and staff to See Something, Hear Something, Say Something.”
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    School staff are encouraged to use the 'See Something, Hear Something, Say Something' approach to identify and address potential crisesβ€œWalla Walla Public Schools encourages students and staff to See Something, Hear Something, Say Something.”
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    Residents can access 24/7 crisis support by calling or texting 988β€œIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing free and confidential support.”
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    Residents can access 24/7 crisis support by calling or texting the national suicide and crisis lifelineβ€œIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing free and confidential support.”
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    Residents can access 24/7 crisis support by calling 911 in life-threatening emergenciesNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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