NC State University offering counseling following suicides on campus

The North Carolina State University community is in mourning after two student deaths in 24 hours due to apparent suicides.

According to reports WTVD, the first student was found of an apparent suicide near Lake Raleigh on the university’s Centennial Campus Wednesday night.

Thursday afternoon, another student died from an apparent suicide in a dorm room at Sullivan Hall, WTVD reports.

In total, 14 NC State students have died this year, and seven of those deaths have been suicides, according to WTVD.

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson released a statement Thursday afternoon on the university’s website where he detailed other resources available to the NC State community.

“I am regretfully writing to you today with very sad news. Our community experienced two tragic student deaths in the last 24 hours. This is heartbreaking, and I know there’s little I can say to console the deep hurt or heal the immense grief felt by the family and friends of these young people and others we’ve lost this year. What I can say is that I, along with so many caring members of our community, share in this grief,” he said. “Please take extra care of yourselves, keep an eye out for each other and be on the lookout for those around you who might need help. Don’t be afraid to intervene if you think a friend is struggling, and please don’t feel ashamed if you’re struggling,” Woodson said.

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Freshman Spencer Worth said that they think taking time in class to offer resources could help make a difference.

“I just think it’s really easy to get lost in such a huge school. Maybe if we took it to the classroom and took 10 minutes out of one class and said, like, ‘Hey, if you need anything, let me know.’ Just to even see that, I think would be a good help,” Worth explained.

The university has announced that it will be opening its counseling center for drop-in visits for anyone in need. Those hours will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Caldwell Hall.

More drop-in appointments will be available at Talley 4280 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and then again on May 1 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Talley 3210.

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