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
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
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
