The Art Institute of Seattle cannot provide the long-term psychological treatment that is necessary for students experiencing suicidal distress. Because  of the serious nature of attempted suicide and/or suicidal ideation, the student’s parents or other support personnel may be contacted by the appropriate school officials and informed of the student's condition.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) permits school officials to  contact parents without the student’s consent, if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals. If circumstances indicate further harm may come to a student by contacting family members, other options may apply.

You can learn more about this issue and the steps The Art Institute of Seattle has in place to confront it by viewing Suicide Info/Procedures.