Suicide Support

There are three basic steps that can be used to support those experiencing mental health concerns and thoughts of suicide.

1. Recognize Signs: Can you recognize warning signs?
2. Take Action: Do you know how to get involved?
3. Reach Out: Where can you get help from others?

Recognize Signs

Knowing how to recognize signs that a friend or loved one may be experiencing thoughts of suicide is the first step in lending a hand.

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Take Action

• Ask directly about suicide: "Are you thinking about suicide?"
• Express your concern and listen with empathy – no judgement.
• Assure them help is available and that they are not alone.

Reach Out

After they agree to seek help, offer to go with them and connect them with any of these resources listed on the right

QPR Training 

(Question. Persuade. Refer.)

Have you ever wanted to learn more about helping a friend who is struggling with suicidal thoughts? The Student Counseling Center and RISE staff can train you in QPR.

Suicide can be seen as a journey of increasing hopelessness that starts with an idea and ends with an act. Anybody with the right skills can disrupt this journey. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, and using QPR skills will provide hope to those in crisis. The Student Counseling Center is currently offering FREE official QPR training. Trainees will be certified as QPR Gatekeepers and will learn how to intervene and get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.

Training is open to ALL faculty, staff, and students. Request a QPR workshop!

Assistant for Faculty and Staff

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
• Health and Wellness Information
• Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling or Consultation

The EAP is an employee benefit to keep you healthy and on the job. EAP is confidential, private, and professional! It is not necessary to go through your employer to access EAP services. Texas Tech University provides up to six free counseling sessions per household per year (September 1 – August 31). Any employee or dependent living in the employee's household can receive assistance through.

The EAP has trained counselors ready to assist will all types of problems, including:

• Depression
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Other Problems in Living
• Excessive Stress or Anxiety
• Family and Relationship Problems

Call EAP 806.743.1327 or 800.327.0328.

Visit the TTU EAP office:
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
TTUHSC Counseling Center
1A300 HSC Building
counselingcenter@ttuhsc.edu

On-Campus Resources

Student Counseling Center
SWC 201│806.742.3676
Individual and Group Counseling
Walk-In Clinic Hours: M-F 12:30-3:30pm

Family Therapy Clinic
Human Sciences 164│806.742.3074
$10 therapy session for TTU students

Psychology Clinic
Psychology 111A│806.742.3737

Student Health Services
SWC 1st Floor│806.743.2848

TTU Police Department
Emergency: 911│Non: 806.742.3931

Dean of Students Office
SUB Suite 201│806.742.2984

Hotlines

TTU Crisis HelpLine
806.742.5555 (24/7/365)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (en español)

Crisis Text Line
Text "hello" to 741741

Veterans Crisis Line
1.800.273.8255 (Press 1)

Lubbock Crisis Line
806.785.8393
Free and confidential
A Christian-based hotline

StarCare Crisis Line
806.740.1414│800.687.7581

Trevor Project
1.866.488.7386
For LGBTQ community and youth

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