What if a student shares with you their suicide plans? What would be your next step as a guidance counselor?

What if a student shares with you their suicide plans? What would be y

1.	What if a student shares with you their suicide plans? What would be your next step as a guidance counselor?
Answer» First of all, I would MAKE sure this situation is dealt with EXTREME care and seriousness. I would sit down with the child and try to understand what he/she is feeling. I would then call a parent or a guardian and NOTIFY them of this IMMEDIATELY. I would alert all the required SCHOOL authorities and make sure they identify the child and help him/her with anything possible to get through a difficult time.