Building Community at Dickinson College: Suicide Prevention

Crisis Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

• Phone: 1-800-273-8255
• Online chat
• Spanish language: 1-888-628-9454

Trevor Lifeline for LGBT Youth: 1-866-488-7386 OR chat.

Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) or chat.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.

Mental Health Resources for Students

• Dickinson College Counseling and Psychiatric Services
  The Wellness Center offers counseling and psychiatric services to all current Dickinson students regardless of insurance. 
   
• Managing a Mental Health Condition in College (NAMI)
  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides advice on finding mental health support at college and managing mental health conditions as a student.

Mental Health Resources for Employees

• Employee Assistance Program (Dickinson employee benefit)
  The Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family individual assistance to help you resolve your problems and make your life happier, more productive, and more satisfying. It is available to all full-time and part-time employees and immediate family members who are eligible for medical benefits.
   
• Mental Health First Aid
  Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Other Suicide Prevention Resources (for Everyone!)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.​
   
• Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NAMI)
  Provides resources for those affected by suicide, raises awareness of suicide prevention, and connects individuals to treatment.
   
• Trevor Project
  Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people.
   
• Find a Therapist
  Psychology Today's "Find a Therapist" tool allows you to search for therapists in your area. The site also allows you to look for therapists who take your insurance, specialize in specific areas, use certain types of therapy, and more, in order to help you find the best match for your needs.

Events at Dickinson

World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide Prevention Information & Resource Table
Tuesday, Sept.10, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
HUB Lobby

Suicide Prevention Workshop
Presented by Don Dominici, Executive Director of the Wellness Center
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, noon- 1 p.m.
Stern Center, room 102