Suicide Prevention Week Events

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Published September 1, 2026

Make a difference by attending suicide prevention events this month.

About Suicide

Suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students. The best way to prevent suicide is through early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.

Suicide Intervention Resources

Learn the warning signs of suicide, how to help someone who is thinking about suicide, and who to talk to if you or someone you know is considering suicide.

Learn more about Suicide Intervention

Suicide Prevention Week Events

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SOS Signs of Suicide

Because mental health concerns often first appear between the ages of 18 and 25, it’s our goal to provide students access to the wide range of suicide prevention and mental health resources that are available to them during their time at the University at Buffalo.

SOS Signs of Suicide is a 30-minute, self-guided online training that uses video and interactive learning to teach college students how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) if they are worried about themselves or a friend. 

This course uses real and diverse stories of mental health struggles and recovery to provide students with resources and actionable steps to: 

  • recognize signs of suicide risk 
  • encourage someone to seek help 
  • build strong peer connections 
  • foster positive mental wellbeing 

  • Click here and click "Create Account".
  • Enter your name, email address, and chosen password. Click "Create".
  • Enter the redemption code universityatbuffalo and click "Next".
  • View dashboard and choose SOS Signs of Suicide.

If you are struggling now, help is available for UB Students. During normal business hours call Counseling Services and ask speak to a crisis counselor (716-645-2720).  If your emergency occurs after normal business hours, call 716-645-2720 and press option “2” to speak with a counselor or call Crisis Services of Erie County at 716-834-3131.  Other options are to call/text/chat 988 or text 741741 for support 24/7.

Short-term on campus mental health support

Counseling Services

Student Life

University at Buffalo
120 Richmond Quadrangle, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261

Phone: 716-645-2720; Fax: 716-645-2175

University at Buffalo
1st Floor Michael Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214