Crisis Intervention

• DO NOT LEAVE STUDENT ALONE. Do not send the student back to class. Do not allow the student to get on the bus or drive home. Make sure an adult is with the student at all times (including bathroom and lunch). Do not allow the student to enter any locked facility alone.
• Staff should speak calmly to the student and do their best to protect the student’s privacy. The student needs to be made aware of the limits of confidentiality (harm to self, harm to others or being harmed will lead to needing help by informing parents/guardians and/or helping agencies).
• Listen to the student. Let them tell you their story. Do not add words or clarify with specific words.

Complete the Student Conference Formpdf to guide discussion.

• The School Counselor will contact the parent/guardian immediately using the student information on View-it.
• Document parent/guardian name, date, time, and contact number if different than on View-it.
• When speaking with the parent/guardian, ask that they come personally to pick up their student. If they say they cannot personally come to campus, ask them who is an adult that is available to come.
• If parent/guardian refuses to pick up their student, the school counselor will collaborate with the Campus Administrator.
• If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the School Counselor and an Administrator will contact the campus CISD Police Officer. If the Officer is unavailable, contact CISD dispatch at 936-709-8911. CISD Police will assist in assessing the situation and making phone calls or transporting if necessary. If it is necessary to have EMS or CISD Police transport the student, an Administrator and/or School Counselor should accompany the student and stay until the parent/guardian arrives.

• The School Counselor will conference with the parent/guardian when they arrive on campus. If the parent/guardian does not come to the campus, the conference would take place on the phone, zoom, or other available options.
• Complete the Parent/Guardian Conference Formpdf (page 6) to guide discussion.
• Complete the Parent/Guardian Letterpdf (page 7) and give a copy to parent/guardian.
• Complete the Release of Confidentially Agreementpdf (page 8) if applicable.
• Provide parent/guardian paper copy of Resourcespdf (pages 13-14) and explain each option.
• DO NOT mandate the parent/guardian take the student for a mental health or other type of evaluation before returning to school. Make sure the parent/guardian understands that the child is welcomed at school and is not being punished.
• It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to determine care for their child.

The School Counselor will contact the appropriate campus and/or district personnel and document the Name, Date, and Time of Contact.

• Nurse:
• Diagnostician (if student receives special education services):
• LSSP (if student receives special education services):
• Campus 504 Coordinator (if student is under 504):
• District Crisis Intervention Specialist (if necessary):

• Email the parent/guardian before you leave for the day. RECAP the meeting and event, reiterate the resources you provided, and clarify we are here to work together in creating a safety plan that supports the family and the student at school.
• Complete Suicide Protocol in View-it.

Call the family the next day to check on the student and see if the parents/guardians need any further resources or support.

• If student is returning from medical care or upon parent request, the School Counselor will coordinate a Reentry Meeting. The student may return before this is complete, but all efforts should be made to develop a plan prior to reentry.
• If necessary, a follow up meeting will be scheduled to discuss additional support for the child.
• Complete a Reentry Conference Formpdf with the parent/guardian and school personnel to guide discussion.
• Maintain all paperwork and have available upon request.