If you or a youth in your care are in crisis please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For additonal crisis resources, warmlines and apps visit our resource page or download the Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness.
If your school has experienced a suicide and you are looking for crisis support, please contact us and find additional resources here.
To get started with participating in the Directing Change Film Contest, please register as an advisor by creating your advisor profile.
Before proceeding with implementing this contest, curriculum, or any suicide prevention activity in your school, be sure to review the protocol and procedures in place at your district and school for addressing the needs of students who are in an emotional crisis. Here are a few helpful resources:
Additional resources can be found on the Youth Creating Change website at www.youthcreatingchange.org, including:
- Crisis support and resources to support students, schools, and communities after a suicide loss
- Suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention trainings for districts, schools and community-based organizations
- Educational resources and lesson plans
- Mental Health Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Week Toolkits
- Resources for parents and others with youth in their care
Spread the Word
Check back soon. This is where you can find social media posts, posters, google slides, emails, and other materials you can use to share information about the program with your administration, parents, and others on campus or in your community.
Film Making Resources
Coming soon!
Educational Resources
For lesson plans about mental health, suicide prevention and various other topics visit our Learning Lab and see the resources below.
- Video: “Mental Health Continuum” Educational Video
- Video: “Mental Illness & Stigma” Educational Video
- Website: Youth Suicide Prevention Website Never a Bother
- Video: Suicide Prevention 101 Video
- Video: Suicide Prevention How to Help a Friend Video
- Video: What Happens When You Call 988 Video
Other Film Festivals
We encourage you to submit your film to other contests and film festivals! Coming soon.