Ivy Tech is committed to student success, which includes academic support and career readiness. At times, despite our best efforts, students can experience obstacles in their lives that challenge even those most committed to succeeding. Likewise, the College is committed to the health and wellbeing of our faculty and staff. They too can experience similar obstacles and challenges that may impact their ability to perform their best work in support of the College’s mission. Because suicide is a leading cause of death among college students, Ivy Tech is committed to providing students and staff with information to increase awareness of suicide prevention. As such, each campus will provide a list of resources available to students and staff through a website that will be updated periodically, but at least annually, by representatives in Student Life. This resource will provide national, state, and community crisis intervention information including suicide prevention hotlines, available mental health programs, programs or resources offering information on crisis hotlines and suicide warning signs; educational and outreach activities related to suicide prevention; post-intervention plans, including information on effective communication with students, staff, and parents after the loss of a student or faculty member due to suicide; and mental health services and other support services, including student organizations.
National and Statewide Resources
| College-Wide and Statewide Emergency Resources | |
|---|---|
| EMERGENCY | 911 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) |
| Crisis Text Line | Text "START" to 741-741 |
| Veteran's Crisis Line | 1-800-273-8255, Option 1 or Text 838255 |
| The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline | 1-888-843-4564 |
Find Local Suicide Prevention Contact Info
Don't see a nearby location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
By appointment
bloomington-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Counseling Request Form
Nichole Day, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
Student Life Office C139
Ivy Tech Bloomington
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
After Hours as Needed
812-374-5222
jcopeland58@ivytech.edu
Columbus Suicide Prevention
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
812-429-9849
rmcqueenruark@ivytech.edu
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Services
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Amy Lutzel
Wellness Coach & Fitness Center Director
Welborn Fitness Center Rm 142
812-429-0582
alutzel@ivytech.edu
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2288
nstorey@ivytech.edu
Suicide Prevention
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5166
ssmith1749@ivytech.edu
Lafayette Suicide Prevention
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1117
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Suicide Prevention department.
Rick Thalls
Safety and Emergency Preparedness Lead
Johnson Hall Rm. 1205
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
rthalls4@ivytech.edu
765-966-2656 ext. 1205
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
812-246-3301 ext 134933
sellersburg-mentalhealth@ivytech.edu
Please contact Suicide Prevention at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2288
nstorey@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute Suicide Prevention
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802