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.

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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.

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Taking Care of You

Fact sheet created by the Act, Support, and Protect (ASAP) and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN ) to discuss the importance of self-care for everyone, specifically people who are offering support to loved ones who might be suicidal. It provides reminders and resources on how to support yourself while you are supporting others.

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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.