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Main Services Area

Educational Programs
Educational Programs provide students with the skills they need to live successful lives. Our robust programs include early childhood development, classroom consultations in partnership with school districts, adult continuing education programs and parent workshops.
Support Services

Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.

Why it Matters

Teen Suicide Is a Growing Public Health Crisis
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10–24 in the U.S.
  • Black adolescents face a 60%+ increase in suicide rates over the last 20 years.
  • Most teens show signs before a crisis, but adults often don’t know how to respond.
  • Many teens express distress through silence, anger, or physical complaints, not words.
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What’s Inside the Suicide Prevention Toolkit

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Quick Suicide Prevention Toolkit

One-page reference using the QPR method (Question, Persuade, Refer) for immediate response.

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Conversation Guide
for Adults

How to ask about suicide and respond with empathy.

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Teen Conversation Guide

Plain-language support for youth supporting friends or seeking help themselves.

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Personal Safety Plan

Interactive worksheet to outline coping tools, trusted contacts, and crisis actions.

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Warning Signs Poster

Printable cheat sheet of emotional, behavioral, and physical red flags.

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Who Should Use the Toolkit

  • Parents and guardians
  • Teachers and school counselors
  • Youth mentors and faith leaders
  • Teens concerned about a friend—or themselves


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Take Action in 4 Easy Steps​

How to Use the Toolkit
  • Download the full toolkit or individual resources.
  • Review the warning signs and conversation tips.
  • Use the safety plan to guide youth toward support.
  • Call or Text 988 if you suspect a suicide crisis.


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About the Toolkit

Pacific Clinics is California’s largest community-based behavioral health provider, supporting thousands of youth and families across the state with trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health care. This toolkit is made possible through support from the Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services.

Downloadable contents – ©2025 California Department of Public Health. Funded under contract # 22-11309.

 

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Everyone is welcome here

We’re Here for You.

We aim to make a positive difference in the communities we serve. Your information is safe with us. We do not share any personal information submitted to us with any third-party entities. For more information or walk-in options, please call 916-633-5550. FIT services are available to youth up to age 21 with Med-Cal. Get access to services quickly and directly. No referral necessary. To learn more about our walk-in hours or schedule an intake please contact SacFITReferral@pacificclinics.org or call us at 916-633-5550 or 916-921-0828.

 

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