The Ohio State University

SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM

  • Join Us For: 2019 Community Engagement Conference

    This conference is designed to provide faculty, staff, students and community partners with opportunities for professional development and networking related to engagement. The theme of this year’s conference is Partnering for a Resilient and Sustainable Future. This will be taking place January 23rd – 24th @ The Ohio Union. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, do so at http://www.cvent.com/events/2019-community-engagement-conference/event-summary-46711320b84d4f87adacbb58ffb5fdaf.aspx… [Read More]

    Join Us For: 2019 Community Engagement Conference

  • 2019 Open REACH Training Dates (AVAILABLE NOW)

    Take a look at our calendar, the 2019 Open REACH training dates have been added! There are 4 dates for undergraduates and 2 for graduates/professionals. Registration forms can be found under the “REACH” section under the “Education” tab. We hope to see you at one!

    2019 Open REACH Training Dates (AVAILABLE NOW)

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    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @osureach and on Facebook at Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program

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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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Kognito At-Risk Training

Kognito Training

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