If someone you know is showing warning signs of suicide, connect them with professional help as soon as possible. Below are resources to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Crisis Resources
Resources at Carleton
- 24/7 Counselling Line – 855-705-2479
- Timely Care
- Security – 507-222-4444
Other Available Resources
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988
- Northfield Hospital – Emergency (507-646-1100), Non-Emergency (507-646-1000)
- South Central Mobile Crisis Team – 877-399-3040
Identity Specific Resources
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) – 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
- TransLifeline (Transgender) – 877-565-8860
- The Steve Fund (BIPOC) – text STEVE to 741741
- Native & Strong Lifeline (Indigenous) – call 988 and then press 4
Campus Resources for Non-Crisis Situations
Please see the Campus Resources page.
Actions Steps to Help Someone
1. Actively listen. Mindfully hear and attempt to comprehend the perspective of your friend (or whoever you are helping).
2. Express your concern. Let your friend know that you care about them and then let them know about the specific behaviors you are concerned about.
3. Seek additional resources. Refer your friend to resources that specialize in their area(s) of concern. If it is a crisis/emergency – contact a crisis resource as soon as possible. See the resources (crisis and non-crisis in the above menu).
4. Follow up. Get together with your friend and ask how they are doing, specifically about the concern(s) you have expressed.
5. Engage in self-care. Take some time to engage in something that you enjoy, so that helping your friend doesn’t lead to more stress for you.
Examples of Emergency Situations
- Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts
- Alcohol poisoning
- Panic attack
- Life-threatening injury
- Drug overdose
- Missing student