The Ohio State University

SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM

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  • Spring ’20 REACH© Trainings are CANCELED

    We canceled all previously scheduled REACH© Trainings for the duration of the Spring 2020 semester. We are unfortunately also unable to accept any new training requests until further notice, although we anticipate doing so as campus restrictions are lifted. We will communicate further updates and information about our request process as we are able. Click… [Read More]

    Spring ’20 REACH© Trainings are CANCELED
REACH STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
PREVENTION INFORMATION

A simple conversation can save a life.


Knowing the signs of suicide is important in helping someone who may be at risk. By offering your understanding, reassurance and support, you can help your loved one or friend seek the help he or she needs.

PROGRAMS

We offer a variety of services for individuals, programs, departments and student groups. OSU Suicide Prevention works in conjunction with many partners to implement the programs and services. The services we offer include:

REACH

REACH Training

REACH is a suicide prevention training program offered to students, faculty and staff to learn the risks, warning signs and how to intervene to prevent suicide. Schedule your training today.

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RUOK? Buckeyes

RUOK? Buckeyes

RUOK? Buckeyes is an anonymous stress and depression questionnaire designed to identify students at-risk of suicide and encourage them to get help.

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RUOK? Veterans

RUOK? Veterans

This online, interactive gatekeeper training simulation for faculty teaches the common indicators of psychological distress and how best to approach an at-risk student.

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OUTREACH

The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention is involved in outreach and community engagement and encourages participation and support from the student community and wider public. Here's how to make a difference.

BUCKEYES SPEAK UP

Living Life For Two

by Jacob Bruner (Sophomore, The Ohio State University) Suicide is not an easy subject to talk about, but I’m sharing my story with the hope of educating people about suicide prevention. This story is for those who have died and for those who survive. It is dedicated to my brother Mark and my family. It was July 2008. I walked down the steps of my brother Mark’s house in University Heights. I glanced back and there he stood at the top of the stairs smiling. He yelled something dumb after me … CONTINUE

Students, faculty and staff, as well as community members, can donate to Ohio State Suicide Prevention at GIVETO.OSU.EDU, fund 312040.

Ohio State Campus Suicide Prevention Program
PAES Building 4th Floor
305 W. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
suicideprevention@osu.edu