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Establishing a Sustainable Scope of Service
Created by the Education Advisory Board (EAB) this guide is designed to assist campus counseling centers in developing a realistic scope of service statement. In addition to providing guidance, it provides examples of scope of service statements from schools all over the United States.
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The Jed Campus Program
This program is designed to help colleges and universities promote emotional well-being and mental health programming, reduce substance use, and prevent suicide among students.
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Restricting Access to Lethal Means on College and University Campuses
Steps to assess and implement the restriction of means for suicide on higher education campuses.
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Meeting the Escalating Demand for Mental Health and Well-Being Support
A report by the Education Advisory Board (EAB) detailing alternative approaches to campus mental health interventions so that campuses can handle increased demand. Instead of only utilizing “traditional” methods of treatment such as individual counseling, EAB makes the case for adding interventions like support groups, online resources like TAO, and resilience training.
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A Framework for Developing Institutional Protocols for the Acutely Distressed or Suicidal College Student (2006)
This publication is the product of a consensus process led by The Jed Foundation to develop a list of the key issues to consider in developing a comprehensive, campus-wide approach to managing at-risk students.
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White Paper: A Multidimensional Understanding of Effective University and College Counseling Center Organizational Structures (2019)
Featured in the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy this white paper: (a) provides a historical background on counseling and mental health services on college campuses; (b) argues that, based on current research, there is no single organizational structure that is optimal; (c) makes recommendations about factors to consider when making decisions about the counseling center…
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Peer Involvement in Campus-Based Suicide Prevention: Key Considerations (2011)
This document helps to guide you through the process of successfully creating and implementing a peer helper program. It will briefly review the research on college student suicide, define relevant terms, classify models for peer involvement, review eight key considerations for planning a program, provide examples of programs, suggest topics for future work, and provide…
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Stall Seat Journal
At UVA, most students make healthy choices most of the time, but sometimes people underestimate healthy behaviors among their peers. Social norms programs correct misperceptions by providing accurate data highlighting healthy behaviors. Showcasing healthy choices frees students to make decisions that align with their values. This is based on the social norms theory.
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Connectedness and Suicide Prevention in College Settings (2012)
This article presents a definition of connectedness, four core components of a connectedness framework, and intervention implications for suicide prevention on college campuses.
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SPRC Virtual Learning Labs
The modules in this Virtual Learning Lab are designed to address common questions and challenges you may face when planning and carrying out suicide prevention initiatives. While they were developed for specific settings (e.g., college campuses and state agencies), the guidance and suggestions are applicable in most contexts.
Resources
This resource library is a compilation of publications and websites that are related to suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and mental well-being promotion. Use the dropdown to browse by category or click the Resources link in the navigation for an easy-to-browse option.