Here you will find information regarding suicide prevention.

Please click on the links at the bottom of this page to access a PowerPoint presentation given by Melanie Puorto, Director of New York State Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention Initiative to Monroe-Woodbury parents this past January.

You will also find phone numbers and links to sites that can give you lifesaving information.

Are you or someone you love at risk of suicide?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Get the facts and take appropriate action.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration

www.samhsa.gov

Dear Monroe-Woodbury Family:

If you find yourself, a friend or a family member in need of emotional or mental health support services while school is not in session, please be reminded that you can always contact your health care provider for assistance. In addition, the following list of community based resources are also available to you:

Mobile Mental Health - (24 hr/day, 7 days/week) Toll Free 1-888-750-2266

Helpline - (24 hr/day, 7 days/week) Toll Free – 1-800-832-1200