Supporting Resources

These free, shareable resources are designed to support suicide education and those experiencing stressful or traumatic events.

Riverside Trauma Center and SOS Signs of Suicide are both services of the non-profit Riverside Community Care and work together to prevent suicide, help individuals recover from traumatic events, and provide training and resources.

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Suicide Prevention & Postvention
Safe Language Around Suicide
How to Start a Conversation About Suicide with a Friend
Differences Between Adult and Teen Depression
Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Suicide Postvention Guidelines
Responding to a Suicide Fatality
Social Media After a Suicide Loss: Tips for Parents
Social Media After a Suicide Loss: Tips for Students
Permanent Memorials - How to Commemorate Those Who Died by Suicide
Potential Reactions to Death
Emotional Health Issues for Survivors

 

Trauma Response

How We Help Communities Recover After Traumatic Events
Talking to Young Children About Traumatic Events
Talking to Teens and Tweens About Traumatic Events
Talking with Your Children About Traumatic Events
Reactions to Stressful or Traumatic Events
Practicing Self-Care After Traumatic Events
How to Care for Yourself During Times of Disaster or High Stress
Children's Understanding of Death
Dealing with Anniversaries of Traumatic Events
Coping with Loss
Safety Predictability and Control

 

Stressful Events

Talking with Young Children About Violence at School
Talking with Teens and Tweens About Violence at School
How to Manage Election Stress
How to Help Your Children Understand Election Stress
Managing Reactions to Political Change
How to Make Sense of Tragedies in the World

 

Self-Care

The 3R's of Self-Care
Short Breathing Exercise
Guided Meditation: Episode 1
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Guided Meditation: Episode 2
Guided Meditation: Episode 3