If You’re Struggling | If A Person Says They Are Considering Suicide | Warning Signs for Suicide | Additional Resources

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Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out immediately for assistance.

 

Emergency Assistance

On Campus: (315) 445-4444
Off Campus: 911
National Suicide Hotline: 988

Campus Resources

Wellness Center for Health and Counseling / Counseling Office
Seton Hall
331 Springfield Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-4195
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 p.m.

MYSSP My Student Support Program
24/7 online phone or video chat support
1-866-743-7732

 

If You’re Struggling
  • Call the National Suicide Hotline: 988 or Campus Security: 4444
  • Don’t wait for someone to reach out.
  • It is OK to not be ok; there is no shame in asking for help!
  • Seek mental health treatment, or tell your therapist about your suicidal thoughts.
  • Treat yourself like you would treat someone else who needs your help.
If A Person Says They Are Considering Suicide

If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out.

  • Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.
  • Take the person seriously.
  • Have an honest conversation in private.
  • Listen to their story.
  • Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice.
  • Tell them you care about them.
  • Stay with them, and call a friend or support person to help get help.
  • Help them remove lethal means.
  • Escort them to mental health services or an emergency room.
  • Follow up with them after the crisis to see how they’re doing.
Warning Signs for Suicide

Something to look out for when concerned that a person may be suicidal is a change in behavior or the presence of entirely new behaviors. This is of sharpest concern if the new or changed behavior is related to a painful event, loss, or change. Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do.

Talk

If a person talks about:

  • Killing themselves
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Having no reason to live
  • Being a burden to others
  • Feeling trapped
  • Unbearable pain

Behavior

Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to a painful event, loss or change:

  • Increased use of alcohol or drugs
  • Looking for a way to end their lives, such as searching online for methods
  • Withdrawing from activities
  • Isolating from family and friends
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
  • Giving away prized possessions
  • Aggression
  • Fatigue
  • Mood

People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of interest
  • Irritability
  • Humiliation/Shame
  • Agitation/Anger
  • Relief/Sudden Improvement
Additional Resources

Community Resources

Upstate Hospital, Emergency Room
750 East Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315)464-5611

CPEP at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Psychiatric Emergency Room
310 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-6555

 

How to have a conversation about mental health

https://afsp.org/realconvo

Sources

https://afsp.org/
https://www.preventsuicideny.org