South Dakota K-12 Schools Guide to Prevent Suicide Toolkit (GPS-T)
The South Dakota K-12 Schools Guide to Prevent Suicide Toolkit (GPS-T) is designed to enhance, not replace existing school procedures for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. South Dakota schools are encouraged to utilize the tools in any way that will be helpful to them.
Goals of the GPS-T:
- Provides many tools for schools to utilize to enhance comprehensive suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention programs
- Meets the unique needs of South Dakota schools
- Provides the most up to date information on South Dakota legislative requirements and stats on youth suicidal behavior
- Promotes collaboration between schools and local and state prevention resources
GPS-T Tools
- All Tools (PDF)
- Tool 1: Suicide Risk Report (Word)
- Tool 2: Brief Screening CSSR-S (Word)
- Tool 5: Parent Notification Form (Word)
- Tool 7: Safety Plan (Word)
- Tool 10: Release of Information Form (Word)
- Tool 13: Sample Media Statement (Word)
- Tool 20: Data Collection (Word)
- Tool 21: Suicide Prevention Information for Posting on School District Website (Word)
Webinar on GPS-T
Co-author of the GPS-T, Dr. Scott Poland, provides an overview of the toolkit in this webinar recording. Educators who register for the training, watch the video, and complete a short quiz will earn 1 continuing education contact hour.
Related Resources
- Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training for Educators
- DOE Mental Health
- South Dakota Helpline Center
- South Dakota Suicide Prevention
- South Dakota School Crisis Prevention and Resource Hub
- South Dakota Behavioral Health
- South Dakota Behavioral Health School Toolkit
- South Dakota School Safety Center
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.