Effective campus crisis prevention requires a community-wide approach where every member—from faculty and student affairs professionals to facilities staff and administrators—understands their role in supporting student safety and well-being. Yet, siloed departments and fragmented communication systems often hinder timely interventions.

In this panel discussion, higher education and suicide prevention experts will share insights and best practices to:

• Foster a culture of shared responsibility for crisis management across campus.
• Develop centralized hubs for reporting and addressing student concerns beyond traditional counseling centers.
• Break down silos by improving communication flows and aligning departmental responses.
• Expand inclusive, accessible, and engaging crisis prevention training for faculty and staff.

Key considerations:

• How can institutions relay messaging that crisis prevention is everyone’s responsibility?
• What are effective models for centralizing communication and reporting outside of counseling services?
• How can major stakeholders drive collaboration across departments to enhance mental health outcomes?

Speakers