Colleges and Universities

Resources for Follow Crisis Management Procedures

The following list contains items specific to this page.

  • Development and successful implementation of campus postvention

    This article describes the development and successful implementation of campus postvention services in the aftermath of college student deaths by suicide as well as by natural and accidental causes.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Brochures, wallet cards, and other resources can be ordered on this website, and there is a new section addressing veterans’ mental health issues and suicide.

  • Postvention

    This presentation from the 2009 SAMHSA Grantee Technical Assistance Meeting provides a definition, goals, activities, and considerations in intervening after a suicide or other campus tragedy.

  • Student Mental Health and the Law: A Resource for Institutions of Higher Education

    Published by The Jed Foundation, this publication is a tool to aid colleges in developing awareness of various issues and concerns relating to students' mental health and in developing or revising policies, protocols, and procedures suitable to the unique environment of each particular college.

  • The Jed Foundation

    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.


This section supports Objective 4.3 of the NSSP: Increase the proportion of colleges and universities with evidence-based programs designed to address serious young adult distress and prevent suicide.