If an Alert Mentions Self-Harm
Take the alert seriously and stay calm. An alert is a prompt to check in, not a diagnosis.
Ask directly and without judgment. Listen more than you talk. Do not leave a child alone if you believe they are in immediate danger.
Reach a trained counselor at any time in the United States by calling or texting 988.
Start the conversation: “I want to ask you something directly because I care about you, not because you are in trouble.”
This article is educational and is not medical, legal, or emergency advice. If you believe your child is in immediate danger, call 911.