University of Kentucky: Connecting and Networking for Suicide Prevention (UK-CAN)

University of Kentucky: Connecting and Networking for Suicide Prevention (UK-CAN) will create a new network at the University of Kentucky to decrease suicide attempts and deaths, increase help- seeking and decrease stigma around mental health on campus. This innovative project brings together expertise from across campus and is led by a team with substantial national experience in suicide prevention. UK-Can is a new initiative aims to reduce suicides by 1. Increasing network infrastructure; 2. Increase training to respond effectively to students with mental and substance use disorders; 3. Increase voluntary screening and assessment; 4. Providing outreach services to inform college students about available services; 4. Promote linkage to hotlines and 5. Train campus and community clinicians in evidence-based practices.