Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you know is having a hard time, it鈥檚 important to reach out or ask for help.

BeThe1To... Notice when someone is struggling

Look for signs that it鈥檚 time to ask the question or help support a friend. It may be time to reach out and start the conversation if someone:听

  • Expresses they feel like a burden.
  • Has become isolated.
  • Has stopped doing things they love or enjoy.
  • Is no longer taking care of themselves.
  • Starts talking about wanting to die or disappear.

BeThe1To... Check on a friend.

It can be difficult to bring up suicide in conversation, but it鈥檚 important to ask the question: 鈥淗ave you had thoughts about suicide?鈥� A lot of us are afraid that asking if someone is thinking about suicide can plant the idea or make them think about it more. Research shows that this is not true. Asking the question can start the conversation, so that you can help them get the support they need.听

BeThe1To... Connect them with resources.听

When someone feels depressed or anxious, it can be easy for them to feel isolated or feel like a burden. If you鈥檙e concerned about a friend, here are ways that you can support them and connect them to resources.

  • Be direct. Talk openly about suicide, and share your concerns.
  • Listen without judgment. Allow them to express their feelings and concerns.
  • Encourage them to seek help. If they are comfortable, ask if you can help them connect with resources. Offer to make the call or walk there with them.听
  • Follow up. Check in with your friend about what they need, where they are and how you can support them. Remember you are not responsible for the outcome.听

BeThe1To... Ask for help.听

We all struggle sometimes.听If you're feeling anxious, depressed or are considering suicide, it's okay to ask for help. Reach out to听family, friends or text HOME to 741741 for support.听

Campus Resources

offers free counseling and crisis care services for undergrad and graduate students. Call 303-492-2277 to schedule a virtual appointment or get after hours support.

听provides confidential support and referrals for students, staff and faculty who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or disruptive life event. Call听303-492-8855 to connect with a counselor or connect with after hours support.听

Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) has trained counselors who are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues for CU 麻豆影院 faculty, staff and TAs.

Red Folder is a campus-wide resource for recognizing and responding to students in distress.

Don't Ignore It听provides options for seeking confidential support on- and off-campus, learning skills for helping others, and reporting concerns related to discrimination, harassment听and sexual misconduct.听

National Resources

罢丑别听听offers free and confidential support, prevention and crisis resources and can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

罢丑别听听offers a free hotline, online chat and texting support for veterans in crisis and their family and friends. Call听1-800-273-8255听and听Press 1,听, or send a text message to听838255 for 24/7 confidential support.

罢丑别听听offers听free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

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