Ohio Admin. Code 3357:10-1-65

Current through all regulations passed and filed through October 28, 2024

Section 3357:10-1-65 - Suicide prevention program

(A) Purpose. Marion technical college is committed to providing education, prevention, emotional support, intervention, and postvention to all students, faculty, and staff at a high risk for suicide and those impacted by suicide with the goal of reducing suicides and other self-destructive behaviors. In accordance with section 3345.37 of the Revised Code, Marion technical college shall formally address suicide prevention through the development and implementation of this policy to advise students, faculty, and staff on suicide prevention programs available on and off-campus.

(B) The following suicide prevention and response resources are available to Marion technical college students, faculty, and staff:

(1) For immediate crisis intervention:

(a) For immediate help in a crisis situation, dial 911;

(b) National suicide prevention hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255);

(c) Additional resources can be found on the college's Suicide Prevention web page found at: http://www.mtc.edu/current-students/health-safety-services/suicide-mental-health.

(C) Marion technical college's suicide prevention efforts shall include:

(1) Collaboration with local and statewide community mental health agencies and organizations to offer on-site mental health trainings to our entire campus community.

(2) A campus-wide suicide prevention awareness campaign.

(3) Online access on the availability of local mental health agencies and organizations with both crisis and non-crisis mental health resources.

(4) Online access to information for national, state, and local suicide prevention hotlines.

(5) Multimedia application access, including crisis hotline contact information, suicide warning signs, resources offered, and free-of-cost applications.

(6) Student communication plans, which consist of creating outreach plans regarding educational and outreach activities on suicide prevention.

(7) Postvention plans, which include creating a strategic plan to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents after a loss of a person to suicide.

(D) The president shall establish the necessary procedures to implement this rule.

Ohio Admin. Code 3357:10-1-65

Effective: 4/19/2018
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Authorized By: 3345.37
Amplifies: 3345.37