Warning signs can include:
- Expressing thoughts of suicide
- Trouble eating and/or sleeping
- Drastic behavioral changes, including becoming withdrawn from social activities
- Preparing for death, such as creating a will
- Increased substance abuse
- Feeling of distress from a recent loss
If you believe someone might be struggling with their mental health or substance abuse,
considering reaching out and following the Share Ask Support (SAS) method.
Share - Share your concern. Reaching out to them whether in person, phone call or a message.
Hearing someone cares is often the first step in sharing hope.
Ask - Ask directly about how they’re feeling. This includes if they are struggling with
thoughts of suicide. Asking does not put the idea into someone’s head and it shows
that someone cares.
Support - After asking, listen without judgment. Help find resources available in your area,
then offer to connect them to necessary services. Continue to support by checking
in again.
To learn more about the Share, Ask, Support Method and how to navigate these conversations,
take the Suspenders4Hope Preventing Suicide Training.
Learn more about Suspenders4Hope
If you are a student experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis and are in need of immediate help, the following crisis reosurces are available to you. View our Crisis Resources page to learn more about resources available to you.
- WSU Counseling and Psychological Services (316-978- 4792) --CAPS provides crisis intervention services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- COMCARE of Sedgwick County Crisis Line (316-660- 7500) -- This is a 24-hour crisis hotline available to all residents of Wichita and surrounding areas.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline -- 988 is free and confidential to call, available 24/7 to people located in the United States. They provide support and resources for those in distress.
- Call 911 -- If you are afraid that you will not be able to avoid hurting yourself or someone else, get help immediately. Wichita University Police is also available at 316-978-3450.
- Via Christi - St. Joseph Emergency Room located at 3600 E Harry, Wichita Kansas -- If you are a Wichita State University student and are afraid of hurting yourself or someone else, get help immediately.
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