Suicide Prevention on Higher Education Campuses
In South Dakota, more than 13% of 18–25-year-olds have experienced suicidal thoughts in the last year. This comprehensive online toolkit is designed to promote resources, awareness and the 988 Lifeline on higher education campuses, letting young adults know that help and hope are here.
How to Use this Toolkit
We can all do our part to help prevent suicide in South Dakota. This toolkit shares resources, provides vital information and helps address this serious health problem. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, race or background, so it’s important to speak up, show support and be proactive.Social Media Assets
Use these posts on social media to spread awareness of 988 among students and help promote open conversations.
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Your mental health matters, and bottling up feelings never helps them go away. If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, remember that help is always available. Call, text, chat 988.
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A simple chat could prevent a suicide. No matter how small the act may seem, it can make a big difference. So, speak up, reach out and check in as often as you can.
Digital Display Imagery
Download digital images to display on screens in the student union, residence halls, student health and other high-traffic areas. If you need a different screen resolution or size, please reach out to dssbh@state.sd.us.
Printed Materials
Organizations, schools and employers can order affirmation cards, stickers, posters, temporary tattoos and more from SD Behavioral Health.