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If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance related to suicide or self-harm, please call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. If it is not an emergency, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.  

College is a time for growth, exploration, and a lot of change, but it can also be a time where you may experience a lot of difficult challenges. Sometimes when we are struggling, we may have thoughts of death or suicide. Having suicidal thoughts is not uncommon, but they should always be taken seriously. You are not alone if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. There is hope and help available.

Reaching out for help can be hard, but being open to talking to someone, even short-term, can be critical for mental health. When you’re ready, there are a lot of potential resources to turn to both on and off campus, though it may seem overwhelming at first. There is never a wrong reason to ask for help.

EXPERIENCING A CRISIS

Crisis can mean many different things to many different students. Although not an exhaustive list, common reasons students could need and benefit from support during crisis include:

• Thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or harming others
• Recent trauma (including sexual assault, relationship violence, discrimination)
• Recent significant loss
• Strong emotional reaction that does not lessen in response to time and self-soothing
• Frightening or threatening thoughts or experiences
• Highly time-sensitive decision with significant emotional, psychological, or relational impacts

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

Mental Health and Crisis Support:

Health and Counseling Services: HCS clinicians are board certified family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and counselors who provide expert care in a confidential setting. A crisis counselor is available to meet with students in crisis on the same day.

Call 509-313-4052 or email studenthealth@gonzaga.edu to make a counseling appointment. Walk-in crisis appointments are also available.

Center for Cura Personalis: The primary focus of the staff in the Center for Cura Personalis’ (CCP) case management area is to support students through challenges, connect them to appropriate campus and community resources. Case Managers at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø operate in a non-clinical capacity and are not able to provide counseling or therapy to students, though will quickly connect students to the resources which will help. CCP is often a great first place to start if you are unsure of where to go for support.

To set up an appointment with a case manager email ccp@gonzaga.edu or call 509-313-2227. Walk-ins are also welcome. If you know a student who may need the support of a Case Manager, please submit an SOS Form.

Campus Security and Public Safety: (509-313-2222) Campus Security Officers respond to a variety of incidents on campus including physical and mental health calls. Officers receive on-going training, tailored to their role in a campus environment to allow them to provide comprehensive support.

 BetterMynd offers free, confidential mental health support for students—anytime, anywhere. Students can schedule free 50-minute counseling sessions, access a 24/7 support line, and join unlimited live wellness workshops designed specifically for college life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to talk to, BetterMynd is here to help.

• Online: , Support using your single-source 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University Network login.
• 24/7 Support Line: 1-844-287-6963

Community Support and Connection:

Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center: Located on the second floor of Hemmingson, the Lincoln Center is a hub of resources for people of all sex, gender, sexual, and asexual identities and strives to provide a space that is safe and inclusive. The Center is a place for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s queer people and queer persons of color to relax with people who will not only accept you, but also do what we can to help you develop holistically throughout your time at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, in the spirit of our university’s Jesuit values.

Unity Multicultural Education Center: UMEC fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds can find connection, support, and belonging. Through mentoring programs, social justice education, and intercultural development initiatives, UMEC empowers students, especially those from historically underrepresented communities, to thrive both personally and academically.

University Ministry: The Office of University Ministry is first and foremost here to minister to all those in the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community. A primary way University Ministry does this is to meet one-on-one with people and talk about faith, life, joys, sorrows, questions, and whatever is on your heart.

If you would like to connect with someone but are not sure where to start fill out this so you can be match with someone who can meet your specific needs.

CRISIS AND SUPPORT LINES

If thoughts of suicide or self-harm is something you are experiencing, please know that you are not alone and there is support available.