Suicide Prevention Resources

Are you in CRISIS?

For emergency assistance during a crisis, please dial 9-1-1.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and having thoughts of suicide, contact the following resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• NJ Suicide Prevention Hopeline: (855) 654-6735

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741; if you would like to speak directly with a counselor of color you can text STEVE to 741741

• En español: (888) 628-9454

• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

• RUPD: To reach RUPD while on campus, just dial 9-1-1
• Residence Life: A staff member will work with the appropriate University units to assist you

For additional support, Rutgers University has on-campus resources:

• Counseling Center
  • Confidential psychological, psychiatric, and alcohol/drug support

  • Visit Blumenthal 101, call (973) 353-5805, or email counseling@newark.rutgers.edu

• WeChat

  • Confidential, peer-supported text line available daily via text to: (973) 339-0734

• VPVA
  • If you or a friend are dealing with interpersonal violence, access confidential support

  • Visit Blumenthal 203, call (973) 353-1918, or email run.vpva@rutgers.edu

• CARE Team

  • If you or your friend need help and you are not sure where to turn, contact the CARE Team by emailing careteam@rutgers.edu, calling (973) 353-5063, or submit a concern using the following link: RUNCARE

• TAO SELF-HELP
  • If you need help but are not ready to connect to a counselor, check out TAO! This self-help platform will help you with your emotional well-being, in your own time and space!

  •  It’s FREE & confidential so sign up now using your rutgers.edu email address.

Help Other in Distress

Learn about Raider Connect.  Raider connect is an interactive workshop designed for everyone in our campus community (e.g., faculty, staff, students). Raider Connect is an experiential training focused on enhancing the knowledge and skill needed to help others in distress. We also emphasize the importance of developing empathic listening skills in order to truly connect with people in crisis. We also explore how to compassionately and directly ask campus community members about their suicidal thoughts. Through increased awareness of their own emotional reactions, Raider Connect gatekeepers are able to more effectively respond to students’ emotional needs and increase the likelihood of a meaningful connection with the appropriate professional resources. 

Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks about them in a caring way. Findings also suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. We can learn how to do this together in a safe, supportive atmosphere!

If you interested in organizing a training for your students group, department, or other small group, request a Raider Connect workshop.