Health & Wellness
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SAFE at ECSU
You deserve to feel safe and supported while on campus. That’s why we create and share resources, alert systems, and incident reporting tools for campus.
Seize the Awkward
You don't need the perfect words to be there for a friend. Just being yourself and being there can be deeply meaningful. Check out these resources to learn how to support a friend – or get help for yourself.
Talk Away The Dark
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s leading suicide prevention organization, is launching a powerful year-long campaign, “Talk Away the Dark,” to prompt direct conversations about suicide in order to save lives.
Emergency Needs
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or there is an immediate danger of harm, please call 911 or visit the emergency department at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.
Crisis/Urgent Needs Notice
If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right away, but it is not a medical emergency or immediate danger of harm, please:
- Contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline via chat, text, or call 988
- Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741
- Call the Student Counseling Services department at (252)335-3275.
- Faculty/Staff: Contact the ECSU Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ComPsych Guidance Resources at (866)511-3365; TDD-(800)697-0353