Student Attempted Suicide at Stone Bridge High Wednesday

ASHBURN, VA — A student attempted suicide at Stone Bridge High School on Wednesday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

The student was located by school personnel shortly after 9:30 a.m. in a secluded area of the school, according to a sheriff's office statement.

The student was transported to Inova Loudoun Hospital and later taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition as of Wednesday afternoon.

No further details have been released regarding the student. There was no threat to the school, according to deputies, and no other students were involved.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Loudoun County Public Schools and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind parents and students of the resources available to them for those experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts or other behavioral crises.

Through Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, help is available 24 hours, seven days a week for anyone experiencing immediate and severe emotional crisis at 703-777-0320. Non-emergency appointments can be made at 703-771-5155.

The Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center, located at 102 Heritage Way (Shenandoah Building), Leesburg, Virginia, is open for walk-ins from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Mental health professionals are available for anyone in crisis.

Also, there are free, confidential 24/7 supports available:

• PRS CrisisLink: 703-527-4077 or text "CONNECT" to 855-11
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
• Children's Regional Crisis Response (CR2): 844-NCrisis (627-4747) in English and Espanol
• Hopeline: Chat at http://www.hopeline.com or call 800-784-2433

In an emergency, call 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Sheriff’s Deputy

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