Local Events for Suicide Prevention Month
September is suicide prevention month. It is something most of us don't want to think about our talk about, yet it is a growing problem in our society.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 25 to 34 and the third-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24. There are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses per year.
Stockton University will host 20 events throughout this fall semester to support Suicide Prevention including a Suicide Prevention Walk on Oct. 1, depression screenings with therapy dogs, a national Hip-Hop artist, a “Men and Mental Health” panel, veterans’ monologues, and a keynote address by the President of the University of British Columbia. Here is a list of events:
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Event: Day of Service
Event Description: Suicide prevention reflection session; creation of materials for Suicide Prevention Walk
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Friday, September 29, 2017 - Friday, October 6, 2017
Description: Memorial Table; mementos to people who have died by suicide
Time: 2 p.m. on 9/29 through 10 p.m. on 10/6
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall; in front of the fireplace
Sunday October 1, 2017
Event: Suicide Prevention Walk
Event Description: A 3/4-mile fully accessible walk through the center of Stockton’s beautiful campus, focused on remembrance, support, and prevention.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Lodge
Note: In the event of rain, the entire event will be held indoors in the Campus Center Theater.
Monday, October 2, 2017 – Thursday, October 5, 2017
Event Description: Depression Screenings, interactive tabling, therapy dogs
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: E-Wing Gallery (in front of the library)
Monday October 2, 2017 – Thursday, October 5, 2017
Event Description: Art Contest
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Voting will be held in the E-Wing Gallery (in front of the library); The art will be displayed in G-Wing Gallery for remainder of October, following the contest.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Event: Food and Mood.
Event Description: Nutritionist Kim Raring to present on how food affects mood.
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 3
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Event: “Our Role in Our Members’ Mental Health” (fraternity/sorority specific)
Event Description: Open discussion for how to best support our members’ mental health
Time: 8 - 9 p.m.
Location: L112
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Event: Kai Roberts Performance
Event Description: Active minds national speaker and international artist Kai Roberts will share his narrative though a high-energy hip-hop performance.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theater
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Event Description: Student stories of struggle and recovery from suicidal ideation
Time: 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Location: L112
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Event: Veterans’ Monologues Part 2
Event Description: Veterans’ real-life experiences will be shared on stage
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theater
Friday, October 6, 2017
Event: Mental Health First Aid
Event Description: “CPR for the Brain”.- three year certification
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Lodge
Note: Preregistration required
For more information, visit facebook.com/stocktonsaveslives or on the ospreyhub (search suicide prevention team).
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Event: Mental Health & Wellness Fraternity and Sorority Officer Workshop
Event Description: Open discussion for how to best support our officers’ mental health
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: B-104
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Event: “Healing and Hope” Toons at Noon
Event Description: Acoustic music and poetry
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Coffee House
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Event: Mental Health First Aid.
Event Description: “CPR for the Brain” three year certification
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Lodge
Note: Preregistration required
For more information, visit facebook.com/stocktonsaveslives or on the ospreyhub (search suicide prevention team).
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Event: Race to nowhere documentary
Event Description: Screening and discussion
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theater
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Event: Coping skills workshop
Event Description: visit different tables and learn new ways to live, laugh and love.
Time: 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Location: CCMR 5
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Event: Men and Mental Health
Event Description: An interactive panel discussion; Free Pizza!
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: CCMR 5
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Event: Inspire to Empower
Event Description: Fashion Show
Time: 8-10p.m.
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Monday, October 30, 2017
Event: “In Their Shoes” display
Event Description: Shoes of people who have died by suicide displayed
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Campus Walk or Campus Center (depending on weather)
Friday, November 17, 2017
Event: President Dr. Santa Ono, Suicide Prevention Month Keynote Speaker
Event Description: President of the University of British Columbia, Dr. Santa Ono, to share his narrative on experiencing mental health challenges, his journey though these challenges on his way to achieving goals, growing resilience, and helping others.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Alton Auditorium with immediately followed by reception in CD atrium with free food!
Details: Speech and reception with food.
Events are sponsored by various organizations including the Wellness Center at Stockton University, Active Minds, Stockton Suicide Prevention Team, Student Development, SVO, Pride Alliance, UBSS, Peer Educators, the Spread the Love Foundation, Athletics, Sorority and Fraternity life, The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County, Dean of Students Office, Stockton Psychology Department, Student Senate and the Social Work Club.
For more information, please visit Stockton's Suicide Prevention Team
Use #stocktonsaveslives on social media.
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