If you're considering suicide or have a friend you're worried about, please contact the Student Counseling Center at 358-2437 to consult with one of our professional counselors.

Suicide Prevention at Keene State College: Because every student is important to us, Keene State College is working hard to reach out to students who may be thinking about killing themselves. Counselors from the Student Counseling Center are available to talk to 24 hours a day. If you are feeling in crisis, come to the Center on the third floor of Elliot Hall and let the receptionist know. You will see a counselor within an hour. If you feel unsafe after business hours, call Campus Safety at 358-2228 and ask for the Counselor on Call. Again, within an hour a counselor will call you and arrange to meet with you if needed.

If it is difficult for you to come to or call the Counseling Center, talk to an RA, RD, team captain, Greek officer, orientation leader, or other student leader. These folks can listen to your concerns and help you connect with the Counseling Center or other resource. The staff of the Student Health and Wellness Services is also here to support you. College, family, relationship and other stressors can bring up feelings that are overwhelming, but we know that with help, support and caring, there is hope.

Several components of the campus suicide prevention plan appear here. A consistent theme throughout these prevention elements is our commitment to protecting not just students who may be considering suicide, but also to preserving the quality of life for the community surrounding that person.

While the following links provide much useful information, nothing can replace meeting with a professional counselor who can focus on your individual questions and needs.

The QPR Institute: The Institute's website offers a free download of the book, Suicide, the Forever Decision as well as links to a variety of other sites.

Jed Foundation: The Jed Foundation: This site includes lots of resources specifically developed for a college population. The Jed Foundation includes self evaluations and links to other resources.

Suicide - Read This First: This is an excellent resource for persons experiencing suicidal thoughts. It is a compelling, well-written site that offers a variety of alternatives to suicide and strategies for increasing effective coping.

American Association of Suicidology: An organization of persons focused on suicide including researchers, clinicians, preventionists, crisis workers and survivors of suicide. This site provides statistics, basic information on how to intervene with a suicidal person, and phone numbers for local agencies.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center: If you're doing a report on suicide prevention and what's currently happening in our country, this site has a motherlode of information.

Candice Wiggum, Ph.D.
Director, Student Counseling Center

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