Office of Care and Civility

Suicide Prevention Week 2016

The Office of Wellness Services recognizes Suicide Prevention Week every September. We offer resources, trainings, and activities throughout the week in support of this initiative. We are dedicated to increasing awareness of the warning signs of suicide, intervention techniques, and available resources for those in crisis. Check out the 2016 Suicide Prevention Week schedule below:

Monday, Sept. 5:

Check out UNTHSC’s Facebook, Twitter, or your campus email to learn more about Suicide Prevention efforts in Texas.

Tuesday, Sept. 6:

Join us for Suicide Prevention Training – Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). 12:00-1:00pm, EAD 406, RSVP HERE, Bring your own lunch

Wednesday, Sept. 7:

Pick up your Campus Resources. 11:30am-1:30pm, MET Lobby

Thursday, Sept. 8:

Join us for Suicide Prevention Training – Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) 12:00-1:00pm, EAD 406, RSVP HERE, Bring your own lunch

Friday, Sept. 9:

Pick up your yellow ribbon and show your support of National Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10). 11:30am-1:30pm, MET Lobby

Saturday, Sept. 10:

Run for Life with Team Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation (JEHF) & Team HSC. 8:30am, Trinity Park Shelter House, $20

1. Join Team Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation.

Register HERE using code JEH16. $20 per person.

AND

2. Join Team HSC and recieve a FREE T-SHIRT to wear at the Run for Life event. Team HSC is free to all students, faculty, and staff. Register HERE to represent UNTHSC in support of the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation.

 

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