Student Life
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24
Learn to recognize the signs that you or someone you know may be at risk. These include isolation, substance abuse, anxiety, hopelessness, withdrawal, and change in mood or behavior, including loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite, and changes in sleep.
If any of the above symptoms apply to you or someone you know, please contact the Student Counseling Office at 304.829.7572 or email counseling@bethanywv.edu. If it is after hours, please contact Security at 304.830.3924.
Additionally, if you or someone you know is at risk or having suicidal thoughts, immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. Take seriously all suicide threats and all suicide attempts.
These calls are free and confidential. In the interim, if you or the person you are concerned about has access to firearms, pills, sharp objects, or other dangerous means to hurt or kill oneself, remove the items or get yourself or the person you are concerned for away from the objects.
During an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
Additional Resources
Prevent Suicide WV
Originally known as the Helping Our Teens Thrive Coalition, what is now known as the West Virginia Council for the Prevention of Suicide was developed to prevent suicide of individuals in West Virginia through the creation of educational seminars and workshops as well as online resources.
MentalHealth.gov
Mentalhealth.gov is a Department of Health and Human Services online resource for people looking for information about signs of mental health problems, how individuals can seek help, and how communities can host conversations on mental health. The website includes videos of people who share their stories about mental health problems and recovery in addition to a variety of other resources.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This website offers options to call, text, or chat for support.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Anxiety.org
Anxiety.org provides the latest and most relevant information on anxiety disorders curated from top experts. The website includes information on different symptoms and causes of anxiety disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as the link between anxiety, depression and suicide.
Therapy.com
Need support beyond campus? Therapy.com offers a directory of licensed mental health providers across West Virginia to help you find counseling and therapy services near you.
Start Your Recovery
StartYourRecovery.org is a tool that helps students take steps toward a more healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. SYR helps individuals learn about addiction, recognize signs of a problem, and find local support and treatment. Visitors to the site can also hear stories from their peers who have overcome substance abuse challenges. It’s a free resource and was developed based on input from leading clinicians, people in recovery, and experts from the White House and SAMHSA. We have also added a new content page directed specifically at a collegiate audience: College Students Page.
Rehab.com
Rehab.com provides expert free mental health and substance abuse resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey.
Find Support in West Virginia
Find Support in Ohio
Find Support in Pennsylvania
Info
Visit
Apply
Deposit
Connect