About National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Join UNO's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in helping to raise awareness about prevention and resources.

CAPS Services are available to ALL enrolled (in person or online) UNO students. Please call 402.554.2409 or visit Health and Kinesiology Building (H&K) room 101 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services. Appointments are available on both Dodge and Scott campuses.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call 402.554.2409 (and press 2 after-hours), call or text the national 988 number, or call 1.800.273.8255. You may also text the word "START" to 741.741.

If it is a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911.

Mental Health Mutual Aid Station

Throughout the month of September

H&K Lobby

During Suicide Prevention Month, visit the H&K lobby to engage in mental health support by answering weekly questions on sticky notes and reading others' responses at our mutual aid station.

Chalk It Up for More Tomorrows 

September 12 (11 A.M. to 2 P.M.)

MBSC Plaza 

Join us for a sidewalk chalking event to spread messages of hope and support to the UNO community and raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Mental Health Trivia Day 

September 25 (11 A.M. to 1 P.M.)

MBSC Plaza 

Test your mental health knowledge and skills at our annual trivia game for a chance to win bragging rights, cool swag, and enjoy some fun with multiple choice and true/false questions!

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Omaha City Walk 

September 28 (11:30 A.M.)

Stinson Park

Help to raise awareness of the epidemic of suicide and show your commitment to fight its devastating impacts by joining the UNO team at the annual AFSP suicide prevention walk.  Sign Up Today.

Training for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention 

Throughout the Semester

In 90 minutes, UNO students, faculty, and staff can learn key steps to support individuals at risk for suicide. 

Sign Up for University Gatekeeper Program (UGP) Training Online:

Students

Faculty/Staff