The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has a Crisis Counseling and Intervention Services (CCIS) department that is dedicated to restoring and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

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What should I do if I am worried about my child harming themselves?​

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If you believe that your child is thinking about suicide, approach the situation by asking. Asking is the first step in saving a life and can let them know that you are here for them and will listen. Here are some examples of how you may ask: “Have you thought about suicide?” “Sometimes when people are sad as you are, they think about suicide. Have you ever thought about it?”

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