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Northwest Missouri State University (2005–2008 & 2006–2009 & 2008–2011)

Program Description:
Northwest Missouri State University is a four-year state-assisted regional university of 6,500 students in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 11,000 residents in rural Nodaway County. The composition of its student body is predominately rural, with an ethnically diverse population of less than 11%. Northwest Missouri State University's program intends to foster the healthiest learning environment possible for its students through the collaboration of the university and its partners in the domain of suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health services. Through education, training, policy development, and collaboration, Northwest's program aims to reduce suicides and suicidal behaviors on its campus.

The need for comprehensive suicide prevention efforts at Northwest is evident through data showing high levels of mental health issues and suicide-related behaviors among its students.

The program's 5 goals are founded in best practices and, when implemented together, will have an impact on University policy and processes, the utilization of mental health services at Northwest, and the knowledge and attitudes regarding mental health issues and suicide among Northwest students. These goals aim to (1) Help students deal with the rigors of college life in healthy ways, (2) Destigmatize mental health issues and help-seeking behavior, (3) Educate students on suicide-related issues, (4) Strengthen Northwest policies concerning students in crisis, and (5) Forge strong campus/community partnerships centered on suicide prevention efforts.

Contact Information:
Beau Dooley, MPH
Project Director
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr.
Maryville, MO 64468
Tel: 660-562-1633
Email: bdooley@nwmissouri.edu

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