Safety

School Safety

Student and staff safety is always a top priority for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools. During the August 11, 2022 board meeting, Dr. Cozad provided a school safety update in which he highlighted all of the district’s current preventative safety measures. It is through this layered approach that the district strives to provide the safest school environment possible. For more on our layered approach, please see this document

Safer Schools Ohio - The Ohio School Safety Center provides every school district in the State of Ohio a free Safer Ohio School Tip Line, that allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety. Concerns you can report to the tip line include (but are not limited to):

• Bullying incidents

• Withdrawn student behaviors

• Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools

• Weapon/suspicious devices on or near school grounds

• Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff

• Self-harm or suicidal sentiments

• Any other school safety-related concerns.

Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward that information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies and the Ohio School Safety Center for action and follow-up. Every tip can remain anonymous. Although school safety analysts may ask for additional information, the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up.

What Is Safer Schools Ohio?        What Happens When I Call in a Tip?

The Ohio CareLine is a toll-free emotional support call service created by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and administered in community settings. Behavioral health professionals staff the CareLine 24 hours a day, 7 days/week. They offer confidential support in times of personal or family crisis when individuals may be struggling to cope with challenges in their lives. When callers need additional services, they will receive assistance and connection to local providers. Call 1-800-720-9616 to connect. Click here for more

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

We all hide how we feel sometimes, but it can help to talk. Call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support — anytime, any reason.

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