Lincoln University Marks Suicide Prevention Month with Campus Events, Mental Health Resources

Lincoln University of Missouri is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month through campus events, mental health education and expanded year-round resources to support the well-being of Blue Tigers.

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month this September through campus events and expanded mental health resources designed to support the well-being of every Blue Tiger.

Student Counseling Services kicked off the month with a Suicide Prevention Tabling Event on Sept. 4 in the SUC Foyer, where students connected with campus support staff, learned about mental health and crisis resources and picked up information and giveaways.

On Sept. 14, Student Counseling Services hosted a Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Workshop in the SUC Ballroom. The workshop focused on breaking the stigma around mental health, recognizing warning signs, gaining actionable tools and mapping available resources.

Both events were part of the university's "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" campaign, themed "Rooted in Resilience: Lifting Our Blue Tigers Together."

Beyond these events, LU students have year-round access to mental health support through the university's collaboration with TeleHelp 24/7, which provides around-the-clock crisis support, individual and group counseling and substance use coaching. Students can access TeleHelp 24/7 by visiting TeleHelp247.org or downloading the TeleHelp 24/7 app, selecting Lincoln University and completing a brief enrollment form. Through secure video conferencing and text messaging therapy, students can connect with licensed, culturally competent mental health providers whenever they need support.

As TeleHelp 24/7 reminds students: "Your mental health matters. Your life matters. Your story matters. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief or simply having a difficult time, you do not have to navigate it alone."

Students in need of immediate support can contact Student Counseling Services at the Thompkins Health Center at 573-681-5476. The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is also available 24/7 by call or text. Additional mental health and crisis resources are available on the Student Counseling Services public resources page.

Learn more about student counseling services offered through the Office of Student Health and Well-Being.