Policy to Increase Awareness of Suicide Prevention Resources

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Sec. 1. (a) Each approved postsecondary educational institution shall adopt a policy to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources available to students and staff, including:

(1) crisis intervention resources, including information for national, state, and local suicide prevention hotlines;

(2) available mental health programs;

(3) programs or resources offering information on crisis hotlines and suicide warning signs;

(4) educational and outreach activities related to suicide prevention;

(5) postintervention plans, including information on effective communication with students, staff, and parents after the loss of a student or faculty member due to suicide; and

(6) mental health services and other support services, including student organizations.

(b) Links to information and resources identified in a policy described in subsection (a) shall be posted on the Internet web site of each approved postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.254-2017, SEC.7.


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