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Mental Health Resources

The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

Additionally,

  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students, claiming the lives of 1,100 students each year.
  • 67% of college students tell a friend they are feeling suicidal before telling anyone else.
  • Suicide is the cause of death that is most preventable.

Crisis Text-Line

Text HOME to 741741. They have trained crisis counselors who will listen to you and help completely over text messaging. You can also contact them through https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline.

In Crisis?

Call RUPD 732-932-7211 or 911.

If you find yourself in a crisis during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm), call CAPS at 848.932.7884 and ask to speak to the on-call counselor. After hours, or on university holidays, follow the prompt to “speak to a counselor immediately” to access a crisis counselor.

If you have an immediate emergency that cannot wait and/or CAPS is closed, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

Additional resources:

  • Acute Psychiatric Services (APS): 855.515.5700 (New Brunswick/Piscataway area only; available 24/7)
  • NJ Hopeline: 855.654.6735 (New Jersey only; available 24/7)
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call 988 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255); this service can be reached anywhere in USA, 24/7
  • Trans LifeLine (Transgender Suicide Hotline): 877.565.8860 (available 24/7)
  • National Crisis Text Line: Text “KNIGHTS” to 741741 (available 24/7)
  • Trevor Project (for LGBTQIA students): 1-866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
Verbal Cues of a Mental Health Situation
  • Suicidal ideation, such as “I can’t do this anymore”
  • “I don’t want to be here anymore”
  •  “I can’t handle this”
  • “I’m over it”
  •  “I’ve been sleeping a lot and every time I try to do work I fall asleep”
  •  “My mind just races and I can’t focus”
  •  “I’m sorry I couldn’t get the assignment in on time”
  • “I’m scared that I’m not going to get any work done can you help me?”
Non-Verbal Cues of a Mental Health Situation
  • Tearfulness
  • Remarkable fidgetiness, difficult sitting still, distracted