The Student Confidential Reporting Act establishes a program where school officials, state officials and Illinois State Police can receive reports regarding threats of students or school staff.

The program, called Safe2Help Illinois, is meant to offer students a safe, confidential way to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, violence and other threats to school safety.

According to its website, the goal of the program is to get students to “seek help before harm.”

The program operates 24/7 and students can access it through its free app, by texting, calling or through the website.

For more information on Safe2Help Illinois, click here.