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Chippewa Valley Urges Community Involvement to Prevent Suicides

The Clinton Township high school offers a variety of programs, including suicide awareness events.

Chippewa Valley High School has taken a proactive role in suicide prevention, according to a report on WDIV-TV.

The school has a hotline, anonymous counseling options and suicide awareness events.

"Nothing should be disregarded," said Dr. Charlene McGunn, the executive director of Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families.

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The school district also sent home a letter detailing statistics and warning signs—including wild swings in behavior—in the wake of a suicide at a middle school in Southgate last week.

Click here to see the full report on WDIV.

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