Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Supports at Fremont Elementary School
- Call 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Jeffco Mental Health Supports
- Colorado Crisis Support Line: 844-493-8255
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
Social Emotional Learning
SEL curriculum supports student growth through evidence-based social-emotional programming.
Suicide Prevention
Jeffco offers supports in suicide prevention and awareness.
Virtual Calm Room
Jeffco’s Virtual Calm Room provides students with tools and strategies to manage emotions and stress.
Suicide Prevention
Warning signs
When someone dies by suicide, hindsight may reveal warning signs. Though sometimes there are no signs of their intentions, in many cases there are at least a few things “off” that could have been a red flag. Warning signs typically fall into one of three categories.
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Speech
- Talking about feeling trapped
- Saying they feel like a burden to others
- Talking about feeling hopeless or without purpose
- Talking more often about death or dying
- Mentions suicide or wanting to die
- Mentions unbearable physical or emotional pain
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Behavior
- Withdrawing from activities
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Giving away treasured possessions
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Calling people to say goodbye
- Isolating themselves from others
- Fatigue
- Aggression
3. Mood
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of interest in most things
- Humiliation or shame
- Showing agitation or anger
- Becoming irritable
- Bad times followed by relief or a sudden improvement
Eating Disorders
- National Eating Disorder: Get help and find area providers
- Side by Side Nutrition
- Eating Recovery Center – Denver
Smoking and Vaping
Mental Health Supports in Jeffco
Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to promoting safe and supportive learning environments that increase mental health outcomes for all. Jeffco mental health professionals use a research-based approach to enhancing the coping skills and resiliency of our students, from prevention to intervention.
Jeffco strives to keep our students, staff, and families informed and engaged in discussions about various aspects of mental health affecting our community. Open conversations and shared understanding lead to better outcomes for students.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our students and the entire community.