Suicide Prevention

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Counseling and Psychological Services has created this page to provide resources, crisis support services, and training opportunities for suicide prevention for the Mason community.

Safety Plan

Download a copy of our Safety Plan (Word) to complete a personalized safety plan which includes emergency/crisis contact information. A safety plan can be a helpful tool to use when one is experiencing heightened levels of stress/distress.

Helping a Friend in Crisis

Read our write up on how to help a friend in crisis, including the DOs and DONTs when responding to a friend in distress or who is having suicidal thoughts. To access the write-up, please visit: Helping A Friend in Crisis

Suicide Prevention Resources

• The Steve Fund 
• The Trevor Project
• Trans Lifeline 
• 13 Reasons Why Toolkit
• Be the One To Save a Life
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Jed Foundation
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Stop A Suicide
• Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network
• Now Matters Now
• International Suicide Prevention Hotlines
  • Befrienders Worldwide
  • Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support
  • International Association for Suicide Prevention

Mason CARES – Suicide Prevention Training

Provided virtually by CAPS, Mason CARES is a 2-hour gatekeeping program designed to train faculty, staff, and students in how to respond to individuals who may be experiencing distress and suicidal thoughts and guide them in seeking appropriate assistance from Counseling and Psychological Services. Mason CARES talks about suicide to educate the Mason Community on how to:

• recognize and respond to those in crisis
• increase awareness and knowledge of available resources in regards to suicide prevention, mental health, and wellness
• help change the perceptions most people have concerning mental health by circulating positive images of mental illness and promoting help-seeking behaviors

Upcoming Training Sessions –TBA