A campus-wide effort to enhance, promote, and sustain a culture of caring and support at Augusta University.
Jags Care is about reaching out to those who are facing challenges and directing them to helpful resources on campus. It's about bringing people together through various programs and activities to foster greater understanding and support. Jags Care is about being part of a caring community.
Housed in the Division of Enrollment Student Affairs, Jags Care is part of the University’s effort to promote the resources of the CARE Team, support suicide prevention efforts, and promote Augusta University’s goal of holistic student wellness.
Emergency? Dial 706-721-2911 for emergency assistance on campus.
Help is available 24/7 for problems with developmental disabilities, mental health, drugs, or alcohol.
A crisis has no schedule. That is why the MyGCAL App is designed to help young people in the state of Georgia access the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) via chat, text or phone call 24/7/365.
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
If you are about to harm yourself, or have already done so, immediately call 911 or Augusta University Police at 706-729-2911.
Depression thrives on isolation. Asking for help when appropriate, is an important life skill and critical when depression is beating you down. Talk to a friend or family member, or visit one of the resources at Augusta University.
Offer to walk them to the Student Counseling and Psychological Services Center, and share the resources list with them.
Make a deal with yourself that you will not act. Tell someone else how you are feeling, or find someone to be with you.
Call one of the all-hours phone lines immediately. You are not alone.
Share concerns with the student one-on-one and be warm and open: ask questions and don't assume.
Say what you have observed without judgment, and respect their physical and emotional boundaries. Offer to walk them to the Student Counseling and Psychological Services Center, and share the resources list with them.
Ensure they know you cannot keep certain types of information confidential. If they share they are thinking about harming themselves or others, or if you are just not sure they are safe, it is time to involve professional staff, including AU Police, Student Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students Office and Residence Life.
There are times when caring for another person’s needs can become disruptive to your own wellbeing. Remind yourself that you cannot take responsibility for keeping another person safe or making them happy. Make sure you get support for yourself and alert others to your concerns.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, get help from a crisis or suicide prevention hotline. Try the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 800-715-4225.
When a person’s ability to perform basic tasks becomes impeded—tasks like sleeping, eating, going to class, getting assignments done, performing job functions, engaging socially, and managing normal daily stresses — it is important for the person to get help and support as early as possible.
