Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Concerns: How and When Should I Help?
Our student Counseling and Psychological Services team, CAPS, is often asked: should I be concerned about my friend? My child? A student in my class? What are the signs I should look for? Should I tell them that I'm concerned? And where do I send them to get the help they need? CAPS developed a guide to help aid in the recognition of the warning signs of a student in distress and to provide resources to get the student the help they need. Click here to learn more.
The Red Folder
The Red Folder is the University's official mental health crisis assessment and response plan. It guides faculty and staff to See Something, Say Something, and Do Something in response to student emotional distress and warning signs. The Red Folder explores common signs of emotional distress, and provides faculty and staff with different response options appropriate to the situation.
Mental Health Support Offices at Stevens
Supporting student mental health at Stevens is a campus-wide endeavor. While every office and department has a important role to play, the offices listed below are frequently among the first a student or concerned third party will turn to in hopes of finding resources for a student in distress:
Emergency Resources
In the event of a mental health emergency, help is always available. For on-campus emergencies, campus police is a 24-7 resource. In the event of an off-campus mental health emergency, contact 9-1-1 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department. Additionally, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at any time by calling 9-8-8, and the National Crisis Text Line can also be used at anytime by texting "Hello" to 741-741.
Additional Reading
Below are some articles and links to online resources for those interested in taking a more in-depth look at the topic of mental health and suicide prevention