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Challenge Grant Success!
Thank you to the nearly 200 donors who helped ACS meet our 2:1 Challenge Grant from the Sobrato Family Foundation! We couldn't have done it without your first time or increased gifts and are so grateful for your generous support! We still have $35,000 left to raise before June 30th to meet our Annual Campaign goal! A gift of any size really does make a difference in the lives of more than 3,000 teens and families we reach each year through our 3 programs. Please join us in making a gift today and helping us achieve our goal! |
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Greetings!
Scroll down in this e-mail or click on one of the links below to access information on suicide prevention for parents of elementary and secondary school students. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people in the United States, making it important for all members of our community to become familiar with prevention tactics, risk factors and warning signs.
General Guidelines for Parents on Suicide Prevention (Secondary)
The mission of PSN is to develop and implement an effective, comprehensive, community-based mental health plan for overall youth well-being in Palo Alto. The plan includes education, prevention and intervention strategies that together provide a Safety Net for youth and teens in Palo Alto, and defines our community's teen suicide prevention efforts.
ACS' On-Campus Counseling Program Director Roni Gillenson, MFT, currently serves on PSN's Executive Committee. For more information on PSN, visit their website by clicking here.
Thank you for your support,
Philippe Rey, PsyD
ACS Executive Director |
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Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors & Warning Signs
For more detailed information and steps you can take to prevent suicide, visit our blog.
 Risk Factors:
While the path that leads to suicidal behavior is long and complex and there is no "profile" that predicts suicidal behavior with certainty, there are certain risk factors associated with increased suicide risk. In isolation, these factors are not signs of suicidal thinking. However, when present they signal the need to be vigilant for the warning signs of suicide.
- History of depression, mental illness or substance/alcohol abuse disorders
- Presence of firearms or rope
- Isolation or lack of social support
- Situational crises
- Family history of suicide or suicide in the community
- Hopelessness
- Impulsivity
- Incarceration
Warning Signs: Warning signs are observable behaviors that may signal the presence of suicidal thinking. They might be considered "cries for help" or "invitations to intervene." These warning signs signal the need to inquire directly about whether the individual has thoughts of suicide:
- Suicide threats
- Suicide notes and plans
- Prior suicidal behavior
- Making final arrangements
- Preoccupation with death
- Changes in behavior, appearances, thoughts, and/or feelings
For more detailed information and steps you can take to prevent suicide, visit our blog.
Click below to print these guideline documents, courtesy of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Department of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services:
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2009-2010 Annual Report: Road to the Future
 It's here! Click here to view a PDF of ACS' 2009-2010 Annual Report which revisits year-end program statistics and outlines plans for the future of Adolescent Counseling Services.
"The 2009-2010 fiscal year proved to be one of growth and excitement, creating new opportunities which will pave the way for the future of Adolescent Counseling Services."
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Swing into Spring Sounds!
Spring Sounds will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood Shores. This exciting evening of silent and live auctions, fine dining, live entertainment and dancing under the stars will raise crucial funding for ACS' programs. Here's how you can be a part of it:
1. Attend the event and spread the word!
Become a table host by gathering a group of friends or colleagues to attend the event, come solo or make it a date night! Click here to learn more about our early bird ticket special or to purchase your tickets for the event.
2. Donate or help procure an auction item! Some of the most valuable and unique auction items are donated by individual supporters of ACS each year, who donate items such as a getaway to a private vacation home, a flight in a private plane, airline miles, jewelry or other unique items/experiences. Helping procure auction items can be as simple as sharing this How to Donate page on your Facebook wall or passing it along in an e-mail to friends or colleagues. For questions about how to donate to the Spring Sounds 2011 auctions, please contact Curtis Hill at curtis@acs-teens.org or (650) 424-0852, ext.105.
3. Become a Spring Sounds Sponsor! Does your company have a corporate sponsorship program? Would you be willing to pass on our information to your employer regarding Spring Sounds sponsorship opportunities? For more information on event sponsorship levels, please contact Aarika Riddle at aarika@acs-teens.org or (650) 424-0852, ext. 103.
4. Volunteer! For Spring Sounds volunteer opportunities, please contact Aarika Riddle at aarika@acs-teens.org or (650) 424-0852, ext. 103. |
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