If you need immediate help, please contact one of these resources: 

Mental health is essential for a student's academic success. SUU provides resources, support, and services to address mental health issues at every level of concern. We are committed to helping all Thunderbirds Thrive, whether you are online or on-campus.

Unsure where to start? Try Student Outreach and Support (SOS). SOS offers non-clinical advocacy and referrals for students facing personal or academic challenges. To connect, you can schedule an appointment online, email sos@suu.edu, call 435-865-8481, or submit a self-referral form.

Please note that some mental health concerns are beyond the scope of what a University Counseling Center can treat. For students needing longer-term care and counseling, we encourage you to seek these services with a provider in the community. SUU has resources to help you arrange long-term care in the community if needed. Students should also be aware that due to the rural location of SUU, not all mental health resources are readily available.

Resources Available at Red Level

It's time to get professional help. Things have become so difficult that you need help right away.

Get Immediate Help

What you might be experiencing at Red:

• Talking about suicide or dying
• You are planning on harming yourself or others
• You are being harmed by others
• You are taking your frustrations out on others
• You are harassing or bullying others
• You are being dishonest
• You are expressing yourself violently in words or actions
• You feel the need to carry a weapon
• You feel like giving up or that there is no hope that things will get better
• You feel like you are a burden to those around you

Resources Available for Yellow

You aren't doing well and need additional support to feel better.

Counseling is always an option

What you might be experiencing at Yellow:

• Already have a mental health diagnosis
• Completely neglecting your school, work, or other life responsibilities
• Frequently expressing anger toward others
• Using alcohol or drugs excessively
• Relying on existing relationships to address your mental health needs instead of professional help
• Thoughts of helplessness or hopelessness
• Engaging in self-harming behaviors (cutting, burning, bruising)
• Completely withdrawing from activities that usually bring you joy
• Disconnecting from your friends and family

Resources Available for Green

Things are generally okay, but you are starting to struggle.

Counseling is always an option

What you might be experiencing at Green:

• Avoiding people, classes, activities, and/or events
• Having a difficult time managing your emotions
• Feeling a lack of energy or motivation
• Changing your behavior in significant and negative ways
• Feeling like no one cares about you or can understand what you’re going through
• Sleeping or eating too much or too little
• Starting to use unhealthy coping strategies
• Feeling worthless or that you can’t do anything right
• Feeling overwhelmed and beginning to doubt your ability to take care of yourself

Mental Health Counseling Options for Students

Student Counseling Options

How to Connect	For in-person services, call: 435-865-8621	Free 24/7 support as well as scheduled teletherapy with a counselor	For in-person services, call: 435-586-7726
Hours	M-F, 9am to 4:30pm	24/7	M, T, Th, F 8am to 9pm; W 1pm to 9pm
Providers	Licensed clinicians and doctoral interns	Licensed clinicians	3rd & 4th year doctoral students (supervised by a licensed clinician)
Services	Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Workshops, Crisis, Triage, Consultation	Individual Counseling, Health Coaching, Crisis Counseling	Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Psychological Assessments
	CAPS Website	TimelyCare Website	SPC Website

Hotlines and Resources