Get Involved

Join the Student Advisory Task Group for the OSU Campus Suicide Prevention Program or the student group, NAMI on Campus. If you are interested, please contact Wendy Winger at winger.16@osu.edu

Get trained in suicide prevention – visit http://suicideprevention.osu.edu/training.htm for details

Be an advocate!

Why don't students seek the treatment and support they need, or ask a friend for help? For one, students may believe that they will be punished, or even get kicked out of school. Students also don't want to be labeled as "crazy" by others. And finally, students don't think other people will understand or be sympathetic to what they are going through. But these are all misconceptions. If you are struggling, talk to someone who knows the facts, such as an advisor or a Counseling & Consultation Service (CCS) counselor (see the 'resources' tab for information about CCS.) If you are worried about a friend, you can help by letting your friend know that you care, and that you will support them throughout the treatment process.

Once you have learned the facts and sought out help, act as an advocate for others who may be struggling. The only way we can win the fight against stigma and misinformation is to talk openly and honestly about mental health issues. Silence only creates fear and needless suffering.

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To Write Love on Her Arms (Facebook Group)

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TWLOHA is a non profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for those struggling with depression, addiction, cutting and suicide. Love! Love! Love! Love is the movement!

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Past Events

"Kick Back at the RPAC" works to kick out depression

Jason Palmer said he realized something was wrong when he wanted to hurt himself, when he wanted to die. Palmer said he visited the Ohio State Counseling and Consultation Service. Read Full Article

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