Suicide Prevention Week 2021

Join the Office of Care and Civility for Suicide Prevention Week, September 7th – 10th, 2021! We will be offering resources and trainings throughout the week to help educate our campus community, and bring awareness around suicide, suicide prevention, and resources. Check out our resources below.

Stats & Facts

OCC: Suicide Prevention Resource Flyer

CDC: Suicide Prevention Data Visualization Video Series

CDC: Preventing Suicide Fact Sheet

Campus Resources

Student Support Program: The University of North Texas Health Science Center offers free confidential counseling sessions to students with My SSP through LifeWorks . The 24/7 SSP provides support for: Cultural Adaptation, Mental Health, Student Life, Relationships, Anxiety, Helplessness, Loneliness, and Stress.

Care Team: If you or someone you know needs help, the university can provide a caring, confidential program of identification, intervention, and response in order to provide students with the greatest chance for success and the university community with the greatest level of protection. Click here to Refer a Person of Concern .

Student Health Services: Conveniently located on campus and offers a variety of health services.

National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255 and click HERE to chat.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Resources for Suicide Prevention Directory