Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Keep reading to recognize signs of distress, respond to needs and concerns, and provide resources.
Make an impact!
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Date: 10/26/2024
Location: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
On-Site Registration Starts: 8:00 am
Program Starts: 9:00am
Location: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
On-Site Registration Starts: 8:00 am
Program Starts: 9:00am
National Suicide Prevention
Week Events
- Suicide Prevention Tabling EventSeptember 11th | 10:30 am - 2 pm Breezeway
Hosted by Owls Care Health Promotion and CAPS, Learn how students can play a role in suicide Prevention. Resources, games, crafts, and giveaways available! - Wall of EncouragementFollow @fauowlscare and @fau_caps to see specific dates and times where you can contribute!
Write encouraging/hopeful notes on the Wall of Encouragement at the residence halls at various times.
1. RECOGNIZE
Recognize signs of distress
- Talking about killing themselves
- Looking for ways to kill themselves
- Visible scars
- Substance use
- No sense of purpose
- Anxiety or agitation
- Feeling trapped
- No sense of hope
- Withdrawal from social activities
- Anger or revenge
- Reckless or risky activities
- Dramatic mood changes
- Giving away prized possessions/seeking long term care for pets
- Changes to sleep
- Sudden improvement
2. RESPOND
Respond to needs and concerns
Remember CLASP!
Convey Care“We’ve been friends for a while now. How are you really doing?”
Listen and communicate without judgement“It sounds like you’ve been feeling frustrated.”
Ask directly about suicide“Are you thinking about suicide?”
Stay focused and present“I’m listening. Please keep going.”
Provide resources“Let’s call CAPS together.”
YoutubeRemember CLASP!Watch this video on how to CLASP
3. REFER
Refer them to resources
"It sounds like things are really tough right now. If you are feeling unsure about wanting to live, I would like to share information about the counseling center we have access to on campus. CAPS provides free and confidential support to students. Their number is 561-297-2277 and it works 24/7 in case students need crisis support after-hours. We can call them together, or we can walk to the CAPS office.”
Refer the person and bridge them to resources.
