Suicide Prevention Program

Last Friday, OSUSPP held the AFSP OOTDW! Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, our campus partners, team captains, and everyone who came out. We had over 400 participants and raised more than $30,000. To donate, visit our page at suicideprevention.osu.edu/outreach/stude…

Help prevent suicide at Ohio State by captaining or joining a team for the annual spring OSUSPP Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Friday, April 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the RPAC and on the Oval. Visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk to register to walk or to be a captain!

Are you passionate about suicide prevention? OSUSPP is looking to fill a work study position for social media and website support! If you are interested, please reach out to Laura Lewis at lewis.1422@osu.edu

Thank you to everyone who stopped by RUOK? Day on Friday!! It was great being able to share resources and help stop the stigma of suicide! Visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/outreach/stude… to learn more.

Help prevent suicide at OSU by captaining or joining a team for the annual spring OSUSPP Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Friday, April 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the RPAC and on the Oval. Visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk to register to walk or to be a captain!

OSUSPP is excited to announce the OOTDW Team Captain Kick off Event! If you are captaining a team for the walk, stop by anytime on Wednesday, March 29th between 10am-3pm in PAES Conference Room 470. Visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/outreach/stude… to learn more about the walk and how to register.

Studies have found that, LGBTQIA+ students have 2-3 times greater risk of completing suicide than their heterosexual peers. If you or someone you know is struggling, visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/prevention-and…

OSUSPP's partner, CCS, is offering an Art Space Workshop! This workshop aims to promote self-care, self-understanding, and personal growth. No artistic experience necessary- come as you are! Visit ccs.osu.edu/services/on-de… for more info.

The OSU WorksWell Program is proud to be partnering with the College of Veterinary Medicine! OSU WorksWell offers a voluntary and confidential mental health screening to employee groups. Please visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/osu-workswell/ for more info.

Our very own Military Community Advocate, Jena Hickman, hosted an Escape Room on Friday for her fellow veterans and military affiliated students. Interested in how to support our veterans? Visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/ruok-veterans/

REACH© is an in-person suicide prevention training that provides general information about how to identify suicide risk and respond to those who may be experiencing distress. Visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/reach/ for more info.

Help prevent suicide at Ohio State by captaining or joining a team for the annual spring OSUSPP Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Friday, April 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the RPAC and on the Oval. Visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk to register to walk or to be a captain!

Special guest, Harry Miller, will be in attendance and speaking at this years Out of the Darkness Campus Walk! Harry has a passion for reducing mental health stigma and suicide prevention. To register to walk as a team captain or team member, visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk

Help prevent suicide at Ohio State by captaining or joining a team for the annual spring Ohio State Suicide Prevention Program Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Friday, April 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the RPAC and on the Oval. Visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk to register to walk!

Help prevent suicide at Ohio State by captaining or joining a team for the annual spring Ohio State Suicide Prevention Program Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Friday, April 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the RPAC and on the Oval. Visit go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk to register to walk!

Managing burnout, social and professional connections, and academic and career goals can get overwhelming! For more information on how to focus forward, drop in on the workshop on Thursday from 1pm-2pm. Visit ccs.osu.edu/services/on-de… for more info.

Survivors struggle with shock, guilt, grief, anger, unanswered questions and so much more. Because of the stigma attached to suicide, survivors may be reluctant to seek help because of shame, embarrassment and fear of blame. Visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/prevention-and… for grieving resources.

Some international students and cultural communities may be reluctant to seek help for mental and emotional support, which increases their risk for suicide. If you, or someone you know is struggling, visit suicideprevention.osu.edu/prevention-and… for resources.

Feeling Anxious? The Beating Anxiety Workshop on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm will help you understand the cause and common symptoms of anxiety and assist you in managing the barriers anxiety presents. Check out ccs.osu.edu/services/on-de… for more info.

Save the Date!!!!! OSUSPP is happy to announce our annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will be on Friday, April 14th, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Tom W. Davis Gym in the RPAC and the Oval. To register yourself or a team for the walk, visit: go.osu.edu/ootdcampuswalk