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Past Activities & Events
- 2023 S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Color Run
- S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Carnival 2023
- Multicultural Festival 2023
- P.S. I Love You Day 2023
- Digital Detox
- Color Mile Run 2022
- Parent Night Suicide Prevention June 15 and June 22, 2022
- S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Carnival June 1, 2022
- Family Connect Trivia Night April 7, 2022
- Parent Workshop Digital Detox January 18, 2022
- S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Fun: Color Plumes On a Mile Stretch 11/6/21
- 6/15/21 Taking S.T.R.I.D.E.S. through the Community to Celebrate Strength and Resiliency
- 5/25/21 Community Wellness Resource Night
- 4/30/21 Sayville S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Strength Video And SAME HERE Challenge
- 1/21/21 LICAB "Community Leadership Awards"
- 11/4/20 7 p.m. Interactive ZOOM Workshop on CURRENT DRUG TRENDS and The First Day film discussion
- 6/5/20 STRIDES T-shirt You Got This We Got You
- 5/20 MINDFUL MOMENTS
- 4/20 Collective Appreciation Assignment
- Information About 2024 - 2025 Universal Pre-K Registration
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention and Intervention
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "teen suicides have increased dramatically in the past decade. Suicide rates for teens between the ages of 15 and 19 increased by 76 percent between 2007 and 2017. And the suicide rate for 10 to 14 year olds tripled over that same time period. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among 10 to 19 year olds. Increasing suicide rates are part of an alarming trend of rising mental health issues among school children." In fact, 90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness.
With these shocking statistics, it is imperative that we recognize students who may be at risk of harming themselves, by connecting those students with resources and support, and by helping students to build meaningful relationships and connections with their school and community. Below, please find attachments for recognizing warning signs and triggers, treatment facilities and web resources.
Additionally, please visit the School Mental Health Training Resource Center for information for both students and parents in taking care of and protecting mental health. Please click on "I am a Student" or "I am a Parent."
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988 Life Saver Card
988: New National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
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Family Service League & Crisis Care/Response 24/7
FSL's Diagnostic, Assessment and Stabilization Hub (DASH) offers 24-hour, 7 day a week care at a community-based site, plus Mobile Crisis Team, to help those struggling with a mental health or substance-use crisis. A multi-disciplinary team provides assessment, counseling, care management and linkages to ongoing clinical services as needed.
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PM Pediatrics: Cultivating Mental Wellness
PowerPoint Presentation from PM Pediatrics from the Community Workshop on March 30th.
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Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and Triggers
Click here for warning signs and triggers in identifying at-risk students.
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Local Treatment Resources and Web Resources
Click here for information on both local treatment resources and web resources for families.
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Youth Mental Health Fact Sheet
Click here for facts on youth mental health.
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Office of Mental Health Resources for Families
Click here for additional resources for families.