Monroe County Video Highlighted, Schools Earn Suicide Prevention Recognition
Monroe County Schools announced that a suicide prevention video created by Daliana Goins was featured in the Fall edition of the Fusion Newsletter, and the district noted recognition as part of Suicide Prevention Certified Schools. The notice provides staff, students, and the public with direct access to the newsletter and the video, offering local resources that may help reduce harm and connect people to support.
On November 14, 2025 Monroe County Schools issued a district notice announcing that a suicide prevention video produced by Daliana Goins, the District Threat Management and Harm Prevention Coordinator, was highlighted in the Fall edition of the Fusion Newsletter. The district also noted recognition related to Suicide Prevention Certified Schools and supplied links to both the newsletter and the video so staff students and community members can view the materials.
The district framed the items as a brief celebration of recognition and a practical step to increase access to prevention resources. By promoting the video and the certification acknowledgement the school system has made these materials available to educators families and young people who may be seeking information about warning signs de escalation and ways to get help. The distribution of these resources within the school network helps normalize conversations about mental health and signals institutional commitment to prevention work.
Public health implications of the recognition and the video are significant for Monroe County. School based prevention efforts can reach students during a critical developmental period and can strengthen pathways to care when coordinated with local mental health providers. Making the video and newsletter easily accessible supports educational continuity for staff training and may expand the number of adults in daily contact with students who are prepared to notice distress and respond appropriately. For community members without ready access to in person training online materials like this can fill gaps while local health systems and schools work on longer term service capacity.
The notice also raises questions about equity and outreach. Access depends on internet availability and awareness of the resources. For families with limited broadband for whom online video is not readily available the district may need to pair digital offerings with translated materials in print or in community settings. Ensuring that certified status and related programming reach marginalized students who face disproportionate barriers to care will be essential if the recognition is to translate into meaningful reductions in risk across the county.
At the policy level the district announcement highlights how school led prevention initiatives contribute to broader community safety strategies. Certification programs can bolster training standards clarify expectations for threat management and help schools justify partnerships and funding with public health agencies. Local leaders and advocates will want to watch how Monroe County Schools follows the recognition with implementation steps for staff professional development expanded student supports and connections to county mental health services.
Residents can view the Fusion Newsletter and the suicide prevention video through the links provided in the district notice issued on November 14 2025. The district encouraged staff students and the public to use these resources as part of ongoing prevention and support efforts within Monroe County.
