Suicide Prevention

You Are Not Alone

Support is always available. Reaching out, whether for yourself or someone else, can make a difference.

If you, or someone you know, are in crisis or thinking about suicide, help is available.

  • Call 973-655-5211 during business hours to reach CAPS.
  • After hours, call 973-655-5211 and select option 2 to speak with a counselor.
  • Contact University Police at 973-655-5222.
  • Call, text or chat 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).

These services are available to students 24/7.

Concerned About a Student

If you’re worried about a student but it is NOT an emergency, you can report your concern so support can be provided.

Important: The CARE Team is not for emergencies. For urgent situations, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

Meet the CARE Team
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I’m Concerned About a Friend

If you’re concerned about a fellow student, you can also submit a report through the Dean of Students office.

Submit a Student Concern Form
 

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24/7 Crisis Resources

Additional Support is Available Anytime:

  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call, chat or text 988.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741.
  • Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386.
  • Trevor Text: Text START to 678-678.
  • 2nd Floor Helpline (NJ, Ages 10-24): 1-888-222-2228.
  • Your Life Your Voice: 1-800-448-3000.
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Additional Support Resources

  • Trevor Chat (online messaging support)
  • CrisisChat.org
  • NJ Hopeline
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
  • Suicide Prevention Resource Center
  • Means Matter (Harvard School of Public Health)
  • TAO Self-Help

Training and Prevention

CAPS offers training opportunities to help you recognize and respond to students in distress.
 

Learn how to identify warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and connect someone to help. This training is recommended annually for all community members.

An eight-hour certification that teaches you how to respond to mental health and substance use concerns. Certification lasts three years.

Learn More

In-person workshops are available for students, faculty and staff to learn how to recognize distress and refer individuals to support.

Contact Dr. Jude Uy (uyj@montclair.edu).