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Editor’s Note: Mental health on campus

October 24, 2021 • Student Life Newspaper • Season 2 • Episode 5

Senior Scene Editor sophomore Olivia Poolos speaks with Managing Editor senior Ted Moskal and Senior News Editor senior Grace Kennard about these new mental health resources on campus. Theme music by Copy Chief JJ Coley.
Warning: This episode contains mention of suicide and suicidal ideation. Resources for anyone affected by these topics are listed below:

Behavioral Health Response (BHR) is a Missouri organization that provides crisis support, telephone counseling and mental health resources. They can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-811-4760.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7. They can be reached at 1-800-273-8255 or online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.

The Steve Fund, an organization dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color, has a 24/7 crisis text line that can be reached by texting STEVE to 741741.

The Trevor Project, a suicide preventation organization for LGBTQIA+ individuals, can be reached by calling 1-866-488-7386, texting START to 678-678 or online at thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/.

Uncle Joe’s is a confidential resource with student counselors trained to provide support for a variety of issues. Counselors are available by phone 24/7 at 314-935-5099 and in person during walk-in hours from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.