We are so very glad you have taken time to learn more about The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program (OSUSPP)! We believe that together we can work to create a campus culture of care and where suicide prevention truly is a shared responsibility. Ultimately, we envision a campus where everyone supports mental health help-seeking and where students, staff, and faculty know how – and are willing – to access the available resources. We want every Buckeye to feel comfortable reaching out to others in distress and for anyone who is in psychological pain to recognize that there are others who care and are willing to help.
We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our many program initiatives and how you can get involved in suicide prevention efforts at OSU! Here are some ways to get started now!
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Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. The 90-minute training experience aims to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide risk and to inform attendees of our campus community resources.
Attend a REACH© Training for First Year Success Series Credit! As a first-year student, you are expected to attend sessions for the First Year Success Series as part of your survey course. Choose to receive your credit by attending a REACH© Training and become a certified suicide prevention gatekeeper.
ReachOut© is a virtual synchronous learning experience delivered through Zoom intended to provide basic information about how to prevent suicide to OSU staff, faculty, and students. During this 60-75-minute information session, attendees will learn about suicide such as risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors, as well as how to break down the stigma of help-seeking.
