September 2021 Stall Talk
Student Health and Wellness Programs
Stall Talk: Suicide Prevention Month!
Pūpūkāhi I Holomua
By working together we
make progress.
'Ōlelo No'eau #2758
Suicide Warning Signs:
- Talking about suicide or wanting to end their life
- Appearing depressed or sad most of the time
- Feeling worthless, ashamed, or rejected
- Losing interest in favorite activities
- Giving away valued possessions
- Disheveled physical appearance
- Isolating from family and friends
- Sleeping too much or too little
If you are concerned that someone may be thinking about suicide:
- Invite them to talk with you
- Listen to what they say without judging
- Stay with them
- Walk them to Counseling Services
- Give them a crisis hotline number (see sidebar)
The CDC reports that 12 million Americans have had serious suicidal thoughts. Be there for yourself, your loved ones, and your peers. Join us for QPR training on September 8th and become a mental health ally! *See the Counseling Services Instagram or website for more details
Want to connect more?
- Talk Campus: talkcampus
- Instagram: @uhh_shwp
- UH Hilo Counseling Services is available for in-person and online conversations.
In an emergency, call 911
- UH Hilo Counseling Services (808) 932-7465
- Student Services Center E-203 7:45 am to 4:30 pm
- Student Medical Services (808) 932-7369
- Campus Center 212
- UH Hilo Confidential Advocate, Kekai Lindsey (808) 932-7958
- UH Hilo Security (808) 974-7911
Crisis Resources and Support
- Crisis Line of Hawaii (24-hour, 7 days a week) 1-(800) 753-6879
- Crisis Text Line Text "ALOHA" to 741741
- YWCA 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: (808) 935-0677
Follow us on Instagram @UHH_SHWP
UH Hilo is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution. Stall Talks are available in an alternate format.
