This page is intended to provide information on mental health resources. If you are (or someone you know is) experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.
Life after high school can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. The transition can bring many new challenges, including academic demands, financial pressures, homesickness, and worries about friendships and relationships.
It’s important to remember that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or emotionally unwell, there are resources available to help you. If you are in college, your campus should have counseling and psychological services available to you for no cost. Talk to a member of the I MUA KOA program team for help in finding who to reach out to.
Additionally, here are some trained counselors available 24/7 who can provide assistance:
If you are in college, your campus may have counseling and psychological services available. See your advisor or talk to an I MUA KOA staff member for assistance.
Here are five steps you can take to help someone in emotional pain:
- ASK: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question, but studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts.
- KEEP THEM SAFE: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention. While this is not always easy, asking if the at-risk person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference.
- BE THERE: Listen carefully and learn what the individual is thinking and feeling. Research suggests acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal thoughts.
- HELP THEM CONNECT: Save the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number (call or text 988)and the Crisis Text Line number (741741) in your phone so they’re there if you need them. You can also help make a connection with a trusted individual like a family member, friend, spiritual advisor, or mental health professional.
- STAY CONNECTED: Staying in touch after a crisis or after being discharged from care can make a difference. Studies have shown the number of suicide deaths goes down when someone follows up with the at-risk person.