Resource Library
This library offers curated resources selected by the Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (T R I S) team. These materials are designed to support educators, administrators, school mental health professionals, and families in promoting student well-being and building resilient school communities. You can browse by topic, publication date, or audience, as well as use the search function to locate specific tools, templates, or reference materials. All materials are attributed to the original source.
If you are in need of assistance or would like to request specific resources, our T R I S team is happy to help. Contact us for specific resource needs in schools and communities.
Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents and Educators
Resource created by the National Association of Psychologists (NASP) to discuss the role of schools in suicide prevention and help caregivers and teachers learn warning signs and risk factors in children who are at risk of suicide.
Supporting Children after the Suicide of a Classmate
Web page created by the Child Mind Institute (CMI) to advise educators on helping students process feelings after the death of a classmate from suicide.
Talking about Suicide with Friends and Peers
Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN ) to provide information on how to support youth talking about suicide with friends and peers. This fact sheet includes what you can do, action words, skills to getting help, as well as myths and facts about how to help as a peer. This resource is most helpful for youth ages 12 and older.
Words to Use when Talking about Suicide
One pager created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to provide information to help youth know what words to use when talking about suicide with friends and peers, including when you should ask, examples of what to say, when to get helps, and next steps.
Preventing Suicide: The Role of High School Teachers
This resource offers high school teachers key steps to reduce suicide risk among students. Information includes understanding how suicide prevention fits with your role as a high school teacher, identifying and responding to students who may be at risk of suicide, knowing how to respond to a death, and becoming involved with schoolwide suicide prevention.
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools (2nd Edition)
Toolkit created by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) that provides guidance and tools for postvention, a term used to describe activities that can help people cope with the emotional distress resulting from a suicide and prevent additional trauma that could lead to further suicidal behavior and deaths, especially among people who are vulnerable.

