Looking for information on sound strategies based on the latest research? The following resources are a great start to help you respond to concerns or proactively address issues in your school and community.
National resources
research, national trends, materials
- The Suicide Prevention Resource Center promotes a public health approach to suicide prevention. The site includes research, facts and figures, materials and information on best practices in suicide prevention.
http://www.sprc.org/Link will open in a new window
State resources
state trends, support for Illinois communities
- Prevention First is a nonprofit organization that provides training and technical assistance in substance abuse prevention to schools and state-funded agencies throughout Illinois.
http://www.prevention.org/
- CPS has numerous resources for students in need of health clinics, mental health resources, food assistance, healthy relationships, alcohol and substance use, housing, and LGBTQ+ services.
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- IYS Resources on Vaping, Tobacco, & Cannabis Use includes curricula and other resources to assist communities in prevention education.
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- Using IYS Data provides a handy way to help schools, providers, and communities navigate their IYS data.
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Local resources
connection to local services and providers