Suicide Prevention

The following information is provided to help identify warning signs of suicide and provide local and national resources.

If you have specific concerns about a student, please contact a member of the mental health staff. Thank you for your continued support to keep our youth safe and healthy.

Suicide, taking your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations — and all the more tragic because suicide can be prevented. Whether you're considering suicide or know someone who feels suicidal, it's important to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment. You may save a life — your own or someone else's.

If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicidal ideation, reach out for help today. 

Rush-Henrietta High School Mental Health Staff

Our door is always open. Don't hesitate to stop by and talk with us. We are here for you.

Jeff Ditterline, Psychologist: 585-359-5224, jditterline@rhnet.org

Janice Hargrave, Social Worker: 585-359-5227, jhargrave@rhnet.org

Karen Flick, Psychologist: 585-359-5576, kflick@rhnet.org

Mike Elphick, Social Worker: 585-359-5236, melphick@rhnet.org

Paul Swiatek, Social Worker: 585-359-5233, pswiatek@rhnet.org

For Immediate Help: Locally

24/7 confidential and free help connecting people to services in the Finger Lakes Region

Lifeline

Phone: dial 211 or call 1-877-356-9211

For Immediate Help: Nationally

24/7 confidential and free support for people in distress at the national level

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Phone: 1-800-273-8255

Spanish language: 1-888-628-9454

2. Crisis Text Line

text HOME to 741741

3. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY

Phone: 1-800-799-4889

Other Online Resources:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

National Institute of Mental Health Suicide Prevention

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide