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EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27858-4353
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY - March 31, 1988 Telephone (919) 757-6800 or
(919) 757-6634
Dear Colleague:
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth
today and the rate for 15 to 24 year olds has tripled since 1950.
According to the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, there
were more than 5,000 suicides and 400,000 attempts among this age
group in 1984. The awareness of suicide as a problem on college
campuses has rightfully caused considerable concern on the part
of college personnel and students. :
Since the Family Life Conference theme of suicide
revention, intervention, and postvention in: October 1987, the
Family Life Committee has received several calls from
administrators, faculty, and students with questions, problems,
and concerns. The Family Life Committee is providing information
for faculty and administrators to use themselves, present to
students in classes, for students to present to various groups or
Organizations, or however they feel the information can be
helpful. We are attempting to focus awareness on the part of
faculty, administrators, and other students of students who are
in need and ways of assisting those students. Enclosed please
find for your information and consideration the following crucial
handouts: 1.) How to Get Assistance for a Troubled Student and,
2.) Local Resources for Referral or Consultation.
If you have any questions or desire further information on
this matter for yourself or others please feel free to call any
of the resources listed. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.
Sincerely,
Met bloc CP Da nek ir
Steve Deters, Ph.D. annie Golden, Ph.D.
Counseling Center Psychology Department
Chairperson, Co-chairperson, "'
ECU Family Life Committee ECU Family Life Committee
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Elmer Meyer, Jr., P Trenton Davis, Dr.P.H.
Vice Chancellor for Student Life Associate Vice Chancellor
for Academic Support
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lease note: The enclosures have been printed on the reverse
of this letter.
East Carolina University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
How to Get Assistance for a Troubled Student
Ls Suggest the possibility of professional assistance while expressing
your concern for the student. Do not promise confidentiality.
an Seek permission from the student to allow your help in making
arrangements for an appointment.
3. If the student gives permission, call a resource agency in the
student's presence to schedule an appointment. If the student refuses
a referral make clear the limits of responsibility you will assume and
seek consultation if needed,
4, Offer to accompany the student to the appointment if needed and
feasible,
es Arrange a follow-up meeting with the student to see how the appointment
went,
Local Resources for Referral or Consultation
E.C.U. Student Counseling Center - 316 Wright Bldg - 757-666]
E.C.U. Student Health Service - 757-684]
itt County Mental Health Center - 752-715]
Real Crisis Intervention - 758-4357
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