Official State of Rhode Island website

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Resources for Higher Education Staff and Faculty

student-lecture

College is a time when many young adults experience their first mental health crisis. Creating campuses that are caring, connected, and healthy places to be is a top priority for Rhode Island.

Lethal Means Safety in College

Watch this brief video about the importance of restricting access to lethal means on college campuses and elsewhere in order to prevent suicide from the JED Foundation.

Postvention: A Guide for Response to Suicide on College Campuses

A guide for colleges on how to effectively and sensitively respond to a campus suicide.

R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity

R;pple is a free digital tool created to protect your students from harmful online searches relating to suicide and self-harm online. Learn more about how to download R;pple onto a desktop/laptop computer by individuals, families, or education providers.