September is Suicide Prevention Month. College is filled with always changing and overwhelming moments. In a place where academic stress, personal struggles, and societal pressures meet, the concern about suicide prevention among students grows. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among college students, and it is the third leading cause of death for adults ages 18-24. Luckily, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, Georgia Southern offers many resources and is ready to help.

What to Look Out For:

It isn’t always obvious when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts. Here is a list of warning signs, symptoms of distress, and how to respond.

On-Campus Resources:

• The Counseling Center at Georgia Southern is designed to help students handle day-to-day challenges and provides free counseling services to those enrolled as students.
• The counseling center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• • Statesboro Campus: (912) 478-5541 or Building #435 on Forest Drive.
  • Armstrong Campus: (812) 244-2529 or 7000 Campus Point Annex
• If you need to reach a crisis counselor after hours, call the number listed for your campus and select voicemail option 2.
• GS Police Department:
  • Statesboro: (912- 478-5234)
  • Armstrong: (912)-344-3333)

Other Resources:

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 confidential support.
• Georgia Crisis Access Line (GCAL)
  • Available 24/7
  • You can reach them at 1-800-715-4225 or through the text and chat option in the My GCAL app.

References:

Suicide at Colleges: Rates, Research, and Statistics https://www.bestcolleges.com/research/suicide-in-colleges-rates-research-statistics/