September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health, encourage connection and remind our communities of the importance of support during difficult moments. CIU 20’s Crisis Response Flight Team brings together specially trained educators, administrators, counselors and psychologists who are ready to assist school communities following a tragedy or traumatic event.
The CIU 20 Crisis Response Flight Team can be called upon to work alongside a school’s existing crisis response team, providing additional support for students and staff, while easing some of the burden on school personnel who may themselves be affected by the event. Every crisis and every school community is different. The Flight Team’s response is tailored to the needs of each school, with an emphasis on respecting the community.
During Suicide Prevention Month, the work of the CIU 20 Crisis Response Flight Team serves as an important reminder of the role that connection, preparation and compassionate support play in our schools