WHERE TO FIND HELP

There are a variety of resources on-campus and in the community that can help you be an effective gatekeeper.

Remember, you are not alone when it comes to helping a student in distress. Use your resources!

WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS?

• Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.

• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.

• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

• Talking about being a burden to others.

• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.

• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.

• Sleeping too little or too much.

• Withdrawing or feeling isolated.

• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

• Displaying extreme mood swings.

IN CRISIS

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-TALK (8255)

The California Peer-Run Warm Line

(855) 845-7415

The California Peer-Run Warm Line offers non-emergency emotional support and referrals to anyone in the state needing mental health help.

Mondays-Fridays: 7am-11pm | Saturdays: 7am-3pm | Sundays: 7am-9pm