Following Through
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Your role doesn’t end when the immediate crisis is over. After a person has revealed their suicidal thoughts to you, you can still be helpful by:
- Maintaining confidentiality—only share personal information with those who need to know in order to keep supporting and protecting the person
- Checking in with the person when you see him or her again—don’t avoid the person
- Consulting with Compass Case Management, the Student Assistance Program, the Employee Assistance Program, or other community resources if you still have concerns about the person.
Do you or someone you know need help now?- For medical emergencies, dial 911.
- If you or someone you know is in crisis, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255.
- For support resources for UBalt students, faculty, and staff, visit the Office of Student Support or call the Student Assistance Program at 1-800-327-2251.
