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1. UT Suicide Prevention Plan
The University of Tennessee prevention plan and additional resources are available at the UT System Human Resources website.
Remember: If you or one of your colleagues are in an emergency or crisis, call 911, reach out to one of your campus or state resources or contact the Employee Assistance Program.
Statewide Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- 855.Here4TN (855.437.3486)
- Offers free, confidential assistance to employees and their families and provides a wide range of resources to support employees dealing with many challenges, including but not limited to:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Grief and loss
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Family concerns
- Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (tspn.org)
- 1.800.273.TALK (8255) Text TN to 741741
- Available 24 hours a day to help anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis.
Prevention
The University of Tennessee provides an Employee Assistance Program through the State of Tennessee. Employees who feel stressed, depressed, anxious, or have other concerns are encouraged to use the EAP hotline as early as possible. You should not wait until you are having suicidal thoughts – get help as soon as possible. The EAP number is 1.855.Here4TN, or 855.437.3486.
Intervention
Many troubled individuals display behaviors that may deliberately or inadvertently signal their suicidal intent. If you, a UT colleague or a UT student exhibit any warning signs, seek help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800.273.8255). Certain risk factors may increase the likelihood that someone in trouble will consider or attempt suicide. To learn more about the warning signs and risk factors, please visit the UT Suicide Prevention website.
Postvention
The University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which can be reached at 855.Here4TN (855.437.3486), can offer ongoing support for someone who has either attempted suicide or who is affected by a suicide attempt of a loved one.
Additionally, eligible employees who need time away from work to seek mental health treatment may do so by requesting leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or other University leave policies. For more information, contact your campus human resources office.
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