Evidence shows that talking about suicide helps to prevent suicide. So, let’s TALK.
TELL them you care
If you’re concerned about someone, start the conversation. Let them know you care and want to help.
ACT immediately
If you suspect someone is having suicidal thoughts or is about to harm themselves, call 911 immediately and ask for help to resolve the crisis situation.
LISTEN without judgment
When someone talks about suicide, they need to be heard to feel understood. Listening helps, so hear them out.
KNOW that treatment works
Let your loved one, friend or colleague know there are confidential treatment options available to help them.
5 Empty Seats: Preventing suicide through TALK
Everyday in Ohio we lose five people to suicide. Suicide wins if no one talks. Learn how to TALK about it.
TALK to prevent suicide
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Here’s how to start the conversation.
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614-293-9600
The Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) has established itself as one of the leading research sites for clinical trials on suicide treatment, prevention and intervention.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources
The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Ohio State Harding Hospital offers personalized and compassionate care for mental and behavioral health conditions.
The Behavioral Health Urgent Care clinic is an outpatient behavioral health program that offers in-person or virtual medication management and therapy appointments for patients needing services until they can meet with their outpatient provider, as well as for those needing an appointment for urgent needs.
It's located at Ohio State Harding Hospital first floor (check-in at Harding Lobby front desk upon arrival), 1670 Upham Drive. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. by appointment. To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, call 614-293-8295.
Walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or until full.
Phone: 614-293-8295
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Crisis Management and Acute Inpatient Care provides emergency stabilization, diagnosis and initial stages of treatment for conditions such as anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, severe mood disorders and psychosis. Stabilization is particularly important if there's a risk for personal harm (including suicide risk) or injury to others.
Phone: 614-293-9600
Our Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services recognize that each individual’s experience with addiction is unique. Our highly trained team of addiction specialists has experience addressing both the psychological and physical effects of addiction. After a thorough assessment to understand the physical, psychological and social elements of the addiction, we will help select the type and level of treatment best suited for the patient to overcome old habits and break the grip of addiction.
Phone: 614-257-3760
EPICENTER is specialized, phase-specific treatment for young adults early in the course of a psychotic illness, such as psychosis NOS, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder (with psychotic features) and bipolar disorder (with psychotic features). Signs of these illnesses can include trouble with reality testing, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, disorganization, odd behavior or thinking, isolation, emotional changes and difficulty with work or school.
Phone: 614-685-6052
Mental and Behavioral Health Outpatient Care services help individuals access outpatient services including a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis from a qualified clinician and implementation of an individualized treatment plan. Specialized services are also offered for patients experiencing symptoms of depression, adjustment reaction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunction, PTSD and trauma.
Phone: 614-293-9600
Our Neuropsychology Clinic is pioneering neurological therapies and technologies that can help relieve symptoms of some mental health disorders. Advanced treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) are providing innovative, effective therapies for patients with physical and mental conditions who might not have responded well to antidepressant medications or other therapies.
Phone: 614-293-9600
For evaluation: 614-293-8552
Students experience a wide variety of concerns during their time at college. At The Ohio State University there are many resources available to support positive mental health. In fact, there's something available 24/7. Our Counseling and Consultation Mental Health Support services provide resources to meet mild, moderate, and severe concerns. As always, if you're having difficulty identifying the right resource, schedule a phone consultation with a Counseling and Consultation Service clinician to get help finding the most helpful resource for your needs.
Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Programs can act as a bridge to help a person transition from an inpatient setting to an outpatient community setting for treatment or for individuals who require more than the conventional outpatient level of care but don't need a secured unit or 24-hour care. We can also assist a person who's struggling to cope with their symptoms with outpatient therapy but doesn't require inpatient hospitalization.
Phone: 614-293-9560
The STAR Program focuses on identification, education and treatment of those who have survived trauma and the people who support them, as well as community members who work in health care, public safety, the military and similar high-stress professions. Our program offers internal training and support in the workplace to help you and your staff cope with trauma and everyday stress.
Phone: 614-293-7827
The Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) has established itself as one of the leading research sites for clinical trials on suicide treatment, prevention and intervention. Our nationally recognized treatment programs and workshops conduct research, education, outreach and advocacy for improving the lives of military personnel, veterans, first responders and their families.
Phone: 614-293-7827
The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program (OSUSPP) works to engage a campus community of nearly 100,000 students, staff and faculty through education, outreach and advocacy. We're committed to creating a systematic, inclusive, diverse and coordinated effort where suicide prevention is seen as a shared campus responsibility.
Our Women’s Behavioral Health center offers care to women experiencing stress or stress-related illness during life events that are unique to women. We provide women with state-of-the-art treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, sexual health, substance use disorders and stress, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, the postpartum period, gynecologic and breast cancers, menopause and the menstrual cycle.
Phone: 614-293-9600