Suicide Prevention and
Behavioral Health Navigation
About
The RSSC behavioral health navigator assists school districts within the ESD 105 region with the development and implementation of comprehensive suicide prevention and behavioral health supports for students — with the goal of increasing access to care for youth and families.
Training
Evidence-based training for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention for school staff and communities.
Consultation
Ongoing consultation and technical support to help districts build and sustain robust behavioral health programs.
Resource Navigation
Connecting schools with behavioral health services and community resources that support student and family well-being.
State guidance & resources
Youth suicide prevention, intervention & postvention
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Services
Our Services Include
| 01 Developing and Implementing Suicide Protocols and SEBMH Distress Plans |
We work directly with school districts to build structured, evidence-based suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention protocols. By creating customized Social-Emotional Behavioral Mental Health (SEBMH) Distress Plans, we ensure that school staff have clear, actionable steps to identify at-risk students early and connect them to life-saving support. |
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| 02 Providing Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance |
We equip educators, administrators, and school support staff with the tools they need to recognize and respond to mental health needs. This includes delivering evidence-based training programs (such as Youth Mental Health First Aid or QPR) and providing ongoing, hands-on technical assistance to help schools maintain robust mental health frameworks. |
| 03 Facilitating Partnerships with Community Providers and Resources |
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming. We act as a bridge between school districts and local behavioral health providers, crisis lines, and community resources. By streamlining these partnerships, we ensure students and families experience fewer barriers and gain faster access to the care they need. |
| 04 Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) |
School staff often carry heavy emotional burdens from supporting students through trauma. We provide resources, workshops, and organizational strategies designed to recognize and mitigate Secondary Traumatic Stress. Our goal is to support educator wellness and build resilient school cultures where staff feel sustained and valued. |
| 05 Guiding Response to SEBMH Crises |
When a behavioral health crisis or tragedy impacts a school community, a swift and coordinated response is vital. We provide immediate leadership, consultation, and crisis-response guidance to help administrators stabilize the environment, support impacted students and staff, and navigate the recovery process safely. |
Resources
Resources
- OSPI Model District Template
- ESD 105 Suicide Protocol Template
- ESD 105 SEBMH Template
- The Columbia Lighthouse Project
- Suicide Severity Rating Decision Guide
- Safety Plan Template
- Re-Entry Conference Forms
- Level 1–3 Documentation Template
