Suicide Prevention
Suicide and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone at anytime. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help, we have many resources for counseling, assistance and support to help you get back to feeling like yourself again and living your best life.
By becoming aware of warning signs, you can help a loved one, friend or acquaintance who might be feeling suicidal.
If You're Thinking About Suicide (PDF): Tips to help you cope with these feelings and resources for help.
What to do if Someone You Know is Having Suicidal Thoughts (PDF): Learn strategies to recognize suicidal thoughts and resources for help.
Guide to Understanding and Preventing Suicide (PDF): This guide provides an overview of the warning signs and how to help prevent suicide for yourself or a loved one. You will also find resources for help inside.
Talk Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Online Training (PDF): Learn how you can make a difference and help prevent suicide. Take the training today.
Young Adult Mental Health Guide Book (PDF): We know that mental health and suicide are very real problems that need to be talked about. This guidebook will provide you with tools to help you support your mental health.
Myths and Facts About Suicide (PDF): A look at suicide myths and facts.
Where To Go For Help
Immediate Help
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call 911, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 1-800-799-4889 (TTY: 711) or your Student Assistance Program.
A free and confidential service that allows anyone to start a text message conversation with a crisis counselor, 24/7, called The Crisis Text Line is also available to those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse or suicidal thoughts. To reach The Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741.
Ongoing Support
The best place to start is at your campus health center. If you need additional care or resources use Provider Search. If the Student Assistance Program is part of your benefit plan you can call 1-877-351-7889 (TTY: 711) to immediately speak with a counselor 24/7, or use the Talkspace benefit to text with a counselor on your schedule.
Telemedicine: Your plan also includes access to telemedicine. Use Provider Search to find providers that use telemedicine to meet with you via phone or online.
Informed Health Line: Offers 24/7 access to nurses for students (PDF).
Integrated Behavioral Health Case Management: For students overcoming challenges with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Contact Member Services to find out more.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project This organization provides crisis support and suicide intervention to LGBTQ+ people under the age of 25. Call the hotline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 (TTY: 711); Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 (TTY: 711) Monday-Friday 3pm-10pm EST.
United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 connects callers to health and human services information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including mental health, basic needs, and disaster assistance. Dial 211 from your cell phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources.
Crisis Text Line
www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
This agency defines crisis as any painful emotion and anytime you need support. You can chat with a crisis counselor 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741. For more information, please visit their website.
SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
This website provides a broad spectrum of open board forums on topics regarding addiction, relationships, stress, mental health disorders, and grief. To gain access, please visit their website and create a member name.
Vita Health
Online mental health support for a wide range of challenges, Vita Health specializes in clinically validated suicide care for young adults, without the need for hospitalization. Learn more here Vita Health Youth Suicide Intervention (PDF) or call 1-844-866-8336 (TTY: 711).