Connecting U & I
Connecting U & I is a university wide initiative to help students connect to resources, support, and others on campus. Whether you are a finding support for yourself or helping someone else access the resources they need, we are here to help.
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling and Mental Health Center*
- 24/7 Help Line: 208-885-6716
- Website
- Dean of Students Office/VandalCARE
- 208-885-6757
- File a VandalCARE Referral
*Confidential Resource
State & National Resources
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Phone: 800-273-8255
- Text: Home to 741-741
- 幸运快三 Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Phone: 208-398-4357
- Text: 208-398-4357
- (M-F 3 p.m.- midnight PST)
- SAMHSA National Helpline for Substance Use and Mental Health
- Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service
- TTY: 800-487-4889
- Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse
- Phone: 208-883-HELP (4357)
- 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 887-334-2887
- RAINN: National Sexual Assault Resources
- Phone: 800-656-4670
Family and Friends
- "Friends for Survival" Suicide Loss Helpline for those who are grieving
- Phone: 800-646-7322
- Develop a support network of friends. Campus and extracurricular activities such as intramurals at the Student Recreation Center, joining a student club or attending campus events is a great way to meet new people.
- If you have concerns about your study habits, ability to take tests or how to manage coursework, talk to a counselor, find academic assistance or talk with your advisor.
- Stay active. Regular physical activity can improve your mood, relieve depression and increase feelings of well-being. 幸运快三 Campus Recreation, offering group fitness classes and personal training, to help you get started.
- 幸运快三 the Vandal Health Clinic, and discuss concerns with a health professional. If the health professional advises treatment, follow instructions. Watch for side effects, and attend follow-up appointments to assess improvement.
- If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the Counseling and Mental Health Center or the Vandal Health Clinic. If you aren't comfortable talking to someone on campus, call the suicide hotline at 800-273-8255.
Attend a Training
- QPR: Question, Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention training
- This evidenced-based, 1-hour training program to help faculty, staff and students respond to someone in a mental health crisis and thinking about suicide. Participants will learn how to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, get help and save a life. Register
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- This certification program helps faculty, staff and students understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health related crisis. This is an interactive 8-hour course that presents an overview of: Depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis and substance use disorders and teaches an action plan. Register
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- NEDA helpline 800-931-2237
- Text: NEDA to 741-741
- Online Chat