LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the release of the 2019 OK2SAY report, saying that the confidential student safety program received over 5700 reports during 2019.
Tips were received in 31 categories, including these top five categories:
- 1,298 tips on suicide threats
- 1,001 tips on bullying
- 624 tips on drugs
- 401 tips related to “other” (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, harassment)
- 368 tips on self-harm
Since its beginning in 2014, OK2SAY has received over 25,000 tips on topics from suicide threats to bullying to drugs.
Tips can be submitted by:
- Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, 855-565-2729
- Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
- Email OK2SAY
- Visit the OK2SAY website
- OK2SAY Mobile App: Available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android mobile devices.
In a written statement Nessel said, “OK2SAY has done more than save lives, it’s prevented violence and has ensured that Michigan students have a safe place to learn and grow. OK2SAY has played an important role in helping students get the support they need, both in school and out in their communities.”
