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Student Health and Well-Being

Suicide Prevention

Help is available 24/7 for those struggling with thoughts of suicide or feelings of hopelessness. If you're thinking about suicide or know someone who is, reach out for help right away. Call or text 988.

Take Care of Yourself

If you are thinking of ending your life or hurting yourself, there is hope. Things can get better. Start with these two things.

 

1. Call someone who can help you

Call Counseling and Psychiatry at 803-777-5223 to talk to a counselor. After hours you can CALL OR TEXT 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

 

2. Reach out to the people around you.

Reach out to the people closest to you. It may feel as if there is no one available, but you are not alone. You have people who love and care for you. Reach out to them. If you believe you cannot talk to your parents, find someone else: a relative, a roommate, a friend, a professor, an advisor or a mentor.


Help Someone Else

Students in emotional distress are more likely to approach friends before they speak with a professional. If a friend sends out signs of distress, either in person or via social media, take it seriously and follow up with them. Start with these three steps.

 

1. Call someone who can help you

Call Counseling and Psychiatry at 803-777-5223 to talk to a counselor about your concerns and the best way to respond. After hours you can CALL OR TEXT 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call our 24/7 Support line at 833-664-2854.

 

2. Learn to recognize the warning signs 

Fifty to 75 percent of all suicide victims give some warning signs of their intentions in the week before. The person may display overt signs like threatening to hurt or kill themselves or more subtle signs like writing about death and dying. Learn to recognize the warning signs.

 

3. Sign up for training

Become a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper. Take the training to recognize the signs of distress and learn to get help for those who are struggling. Sign up for training.


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