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Emergency Contacts

In an emergency situation, call Campus Safety at 208-459-5151.

You can also contact the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline:

Or call the Advocate Center’s 24/7 Hotline: (208) 459-5555

Warning Signs of Suicide

There are four types of warning signs:

  1. Situational: stressful or traumatic experience
  2. Depressive: changes in usual behavior, inability to concentrate, socially withdrawn, easily agitated, apathy, crying, sense of worthlessness, appears sad, abusing substances.
  3. Verbal signs: direct or indirect; verbally or in written material (e.g., assignments, papers, etc.)
  4. Behavioral: giving away possessions, writing a suicide note, acquiring means to commit suicide, organizing business and personal matters, suddenly resigning from organizations or clubs.

Look for a cluster of clues.  A suicidal person who gives warning signs will most often present more than one clue.

Do's & Don't's in Responding to Suicidality

  • DO show that you take the student’s feelings seriously.
  • DO let the student know that you want to help.
  • DO listen attentively and empathize.
  • DO reassure that with help he/she will recover.
  • DO stay close until help is available or risk has passed.
  • DON’T try to shock or challenge the student.
  • DON’T analyze the student’s motives.
  • DON’T become argumentative.
  • DON’T react with shock or disdain at the student’s thoughts and feelings.
  • DON’T minimize the student’s distress.

Resources

Western Idaho Community Crisis Center: Walk-In Crisis Care 24 hours per day/7 days per week, no appointment needed - FREE
(208) 402-1044
524 Cleveland Boulevard, Suite 160, Caldwell Idaho, 83605

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (includes Spanish-language line)
1-888-628-9454

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Hearing-Impaired)
1-800-799-4889

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/preventing-suicide

Ada & Canyon County Self-Rescue Manuals
https://selfrescuemanual.com