If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call CAPS office at 402.554.2409 to speak with a crisis counselor 24/7
Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
Call 911 or UNO Public Safety 402.554.2911 if you are a danger to yourself or others
“College-aged students are at particularly high risk for suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-24, and 15% of college students reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the last year."
University Gate Keeper Training
In this 90 minute on-campus suicide prevention intervention training, you will:
- Learn about the prevalence, causes, & risk factors for suicide
- Practice skills to intervene in a suicidal crisis
- Increase awareness of crisis services offered by UNO CAPS for students' immediate safety and long-term mental health
