ACT to Prevent Suicide

This one-hour training discusses how to recognize signs of mental health distress in yourself and others, and how to ACT: Acknowledge, Care, and Tell. Basic skills and on-campus/crisis resources are discussed. Vist our registration page to see our schedule and register for a seminar. 

SOS by MindWise Online Training

This 30-minute training  teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals. 

  1. Go to the SOS by MindWise site and click "Create Account."
  2. Provide name, chosen email and password, click “Create.”
  3. Enter the redemption code:  MSU   then click “Next.”
  4. View your dashboard and choose your module:

                  Students: SOS for Higher Ed, Suicide Prevention for Students

                  Faculty/Staff: SOS for Higher Ed, Suicide Prevention for Faculty/Staff

  1. After completing the training, a certificate of completion will be mailed to you.

Campus Connect Mental HealthTraining

This is a new training we are offering on campus! Campus Connect takes a deeper dive into college mental health and teaches participants how to support others and make referrals to campus resources. Stay tuned for dates and more info!

Connection Hub

The Connection Hub is a fun way to meet other students in a structured, informal setting. Stay tuned for more information or email to learn more!  

Additional Programming

We have shifted to newer programming, but Mental Health First Aid and QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer are still available. If interested, please email our outreach team to discuss. 

Tips for Faculty & Staff

All of us at MSU are encouraged to support students' mental health, wellness, and overall well-being. The Faculty Committee for Student Mental Health has created a Faculty Guide for Student Mental Health. Student Success has also created Faculty & Staff Tools for Student Success to aid and empower our community in this endeavor. Additionally, the MSU Assist page can help faculty and staff direct students who may be in higher levels of distress.  

There is HOPE & SUPPORT at MSU

A common contributor to suicidal thoughts and actions is untreated or undiagnosed depression. Many people don’t know that what they are experiencing is depression, or that effective treatment is available. Others who experience anxiety, substance use, other mental health disorders, and stressors due to life events also benefit from treatment and support. 

Online Screening

MSU students have free access to an online, anonymous Mental Health Screening that helps you explore any symptoms you may have.

Counseling, Medical, Substance Use, Well-Being

Counseling & Psychological Services provides free, confidential counseling.

Student Health Services  provides medical consultations and support for students who wish to manage medications locally or those who wish to consult about whether a medication could be helpful. 

Comprehensive services including medical, counseling, nutrition, pharmacy, recreation, dental, health promotion, and substance use education/assessment are available to MSU students through Student Wellness.

Additional Student Support

There are many additional offices with dedicated staff members who provide support for student wellness and success!

Center for Student Success                                   406-994-7627                    

Dean of Students Office                                         406-994-2826

Dental Services                                                        406-994-2314

Student Commons                                                  406-994-5801                                   

Campus Recreation                                                406-994-5000                    

Campus Civil Rights                                                406-994-1568                    

Nutrition Services                                                    406-994-2311

Office of Student Engagement                              406-994-2933                      

Pharmacy                                                                  406-994-2311    

TRiO Student Support Services                             406-994-7474

 

Events & National Campaigns

Out of the Darkness Community Walk                                                                                          September 13, 2026

The 2025 walk raised over $30,000 with CAPS taking the #1 spot with over $3,7000 raised! 

This annual event for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention raises money for suicide prevention, education, research, and advocacy. The Bozeman walks have raised well over $60,000 and is a great way to show community support for those impacted by suicide.

For questions, please contact the event organizer. 

For more information on the event, visit the AFSP website

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a great campaign called #KeepGoing, and offers many inspiring and educational Stories to Keep Going.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has great prevention information, including Empowering Everyone, which provides information on how almost anyone can support suicide awareness and prevention in virtually any setting.