Puget Sound is committed to supporting our students on and off campus who are having a hard time – including those who may be concerned for themselves or a peer about behaviors related to suicide and self-harm.
If there is an immediate threat to someone’s life:
- On-Campus – Please call Security Services at 253.879.3311 immediately
- Off-Campus – Please call 911 immediately
If you are struggling yourself: Visit or see the resources at the bottom of this page.
Students, Faculty, and Staff: If you are concerned that a student may be engaging in self-harm or considering suicide, please fill out the online report form.
The form goes directly to one of the members of our Review Team during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm). The Review Team will consider the situation and take what action is possible to provide support and intervention. If there is an immediate threat to someone's life:
- On-Campus – Please call Security Services at 253.879.3311 immediately
- Off-Campus – Please call 911 immediately
In addition, please remember that there are national and local resources to get help for yourself or to discuss a friend you’re concerned about, including:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio
- Call/Chat resources in English & Español at
- English: 800.273.8255
- Español: 888.628.9454
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 800.799.4889
- Online Chat:
- The Trevor Project: Specific support for LGBTQ+ folks
- Call, text, and chat options at
- Crisis Text Line: text Hello to 741741
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Eric Hetland, Director of Student Support at 253.879.3365 or ehetland@pugetsound.edu.