If you are thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or student, we are here for you. There are many campus partners available to provide emotional support, guidance and crisis intervention.
We all have a role in noticing potential warning signs and connecting individuals to appropriate supports. Thank you for care towards your friends, peers or students when these situations arise.
In urgent situations, call 911.
For same-day crisis services, drop by the Counseling Center during listed hours.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our UW offices are closed, or you would prefer to talk with someone immediately over the phone, these resources can offer assistance.
Husky HelpLine is available to support you to same-day access to a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. It is supported through Telus (formally MySSP) to give students access to same-day, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, and in multiple languages.
There are several ways to connect:
On Campus Support: Safe Campus: If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis these resources can offer assistance. For support, call SafeCampus at 206.685.7233.
Call SafeCampus when you have concerns for your safety or the safety of someone else. We have trained professionals available to listen, offer support options, develop safety plans and connect you to additional resources. You can always call us anonymously.
Suicide Intervention Program:
The Suicide Intervention Program (SIP) works to reduce the risk of self-harming behaviors. By reaching out to students who are referred to SIP, our goal is to help establish a connection to a supportive resource at the Counseling Center, or an off-campus provider. This program is not designed to intervene in an emergency (always call 911 if there is imminent risk or danger). This program connects students to services who may be struggling to connect on their own or who may be in need of outreach and support. To make a referral email: lwsip@uw.edu
Crisis Connections Line offers free, 24-hour crisis support via phone. Call 866.427.4747.
Crisis Text Line offers free, 24-hour crisis support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to get started
Know the signs related to suicide
Know the risk factors related to suicide
Checking in with someone who may be suicidal
If you think a friend or student is considering suicide, stay calm, but take your concerns seriously. It is important to consult with others before and after talking to someone about suicide. The Counseling Center and Hall Health are available to provide consultation during regular business hours. After hours and on the weekend, SafeCampus can support you in considering your next steps and provide coaching on how to ask about suicide.
5 steps you can take if you are concerned for someone:
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Call if you have concerns about campus safety.
Husky Health
206.543.5030
Husky Health Center
Counseling Center
206.543.1240
401 Schmitz Hall