NO AGGIE STANDS ALONE

University Health Services is committed to supporting the mental health of the campus community. Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Week is hosted annually and provides students, faculty and staff ways to connect with University Health Services support and other resources.

Monday, March 23

Honor Beads

9:30-11:30 a.m., Rudder Plaza

Talk Saves Lives Presentation

Noon-1 p.m., Aggie Health Zone (SSB, Rm. 314)

Opening Minds and Showing Support: Green Ribbon Initiative

1-3 p.m., McAllen (HECM Lobby)

*Beads and Bonds

3-5 p.m., Aggie Health Zone (SSB, Rm. 314)

Tuesday, March 24

*Counselor Connect: Coffee Edition

9-11 a.m., Evans Library Starbucks

Register here.

Mental Health Vision Board: Your Vision, Your Wellness

11 a.m.-1 p.m., McAllen (HECM Lobby)

*Notes of Kindness Table

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Southside Commons (Indoors) and Zachry (E-quad)

Stress Management Presentation and Stress Ball Making

3-4:30 p.m., Aggie Health Zone (SSB, Rm. 314)

Wednesday, March 25

Aggie Recovery Community Resource Table

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Rudder Plaza

Voices Unspoken: Invisible Struggles

11 a.m.-1 p.m., McAllen (HECM Lobby)

*Relax and Recharge with Aggie Peer Connect

4-6 p.m., Aggie Health Zone (SSB, Rm. 314)

*Personal Safety Class

6:30-8 p.m., Rec Center (Rm. 1130)

Hosted in collaboration with University Police Department

Thursday, March 26

Sleep Hygiene Workshop

9-10 a.m., Aggie Health Zone (SSB, Rm. 314)

*De-stress with Farm Friends

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Simpson Drill Field

Hosted in collaboration with Whistlestop Acres

The "S" Word: Documentary & Dialogue
1-3 p.m, McAllen (HECM, Rm. 106)

Bubble Wand Making

3:30-5:30 p.m., Sbisa Plaza

Hosted by Aggies Reaching Aggies

Friday, March 27

Quad Moms

8:30-10:30 a.m., Quad

*Aggie Moms and Pup Hugs

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Rudder Plaza

Affirmation Bracelets

11 a.m.-1 p.m., McAllen (HECM Lobby)

*Ally Recovery Training

2-3 p.m., SSB (Rm. 108)

*Featured Events

Wanting to make sure our Aggies know they are loved and supported, students are invited to relax with pup hugs and engage in supportive conversations with Aggie Moms.

The Aggie Recovery Community Ally Training program is designed for students, faculty and staff to develop tools to challenge stigma, recognize signs of substance intoxication and support recovery efforts on campus and beyond.

Register here.

Create meaningful bracelets while learning about the significance of colors used in suicide awareness. As you design your bracelet, you can also connect with others in a supportive environment.

What’s better than sipping on your favorite drink while connecting with others? Counselor Connect: Coffee Edition aims to create a safe space for students to engage with counselors and learn tips on managing their mental health in a cozy cafe environment. Get a taste of how counseling works through 15-minute informal sessions.

Register here.

De-stress with some farm friends! Stop by to pet and interact with miniature farm animals while taking a break between classes.

Hosted in collaboration with Whistlestop Acres.

Take a minute to write a short message of encouragement for yourself or others. Notes can be kept, shared, or left for another student to brighten their day.

Learn about self-defense with our University Police Department through active demonstrations and practice.

Hosted in collaboration with University Police Department.

Register here.

Classes stressing you out or need a break from studying? Relax and grab a free coffee (decaf or caffeinated), and color with Aggie Peer Connect!

Additional event details can be found on the University Health Services calendar.