Suicide Prevention

UW–Madison is committed to creating a safe space for learning and working and hopes to engage student support systems as part of that process. All students deserve a place to learn, grow, and succeed. However, mental health issues are a growing concern for college students and can impact a student’s academic and social experience.

Family, friends, faculty and staff can play a significant role in supporting student mental health and well-being. Join us in making UW-Madison a place where students can thrive.

There are many reasons why you may feel the way you do. If you’re in crisis, there are support and treatment options available.

Never hesitate to call the UHS 24-hour crisis line at 608-265-5600 (option 9) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255. If your situation is immediately life threatening, call 911 or get yourself to the nearest emergency room. If you need support, ask someone to come with you.

Help is available on campus. UHS offers no-cost and confidential mental health services for students and can connect you with further resources available on and off campus. Visit our getting started page for more information about your first appointment

There are also ways to help yourself get through crisis. Consider exploring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Help Yourself page which has information on building and using a support network, making a safety plan, connecting with communities and finding stories of people like you.