2011 National Suicide Prevention Week

by Jamie Gonzales  |   

Campus activities for this week include:

Aug. 29-Sept. 9 Eleven Hundred, an installation at the Student Union Gallery to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of suicide on college campuses

Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Outreach booths providing resources and information in the Student Union Lobby

Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Outreach booths providing resources and information in the Rasmuson Hall Lobby

Recognize the warning signs of suicide. Warning signs include:

  • Withdrawal from friends, family and society
  • Dramatic mood changes
  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky behaviors
  • Increased alcohol and drug use
  • Talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself

Campus resources for mental health concerns include:

Student Health and Counseling Center, Rasmuson Hall (RH), Suites 116 & 120
For appointments and information, call (907) 786-4040.

Psychological Services Center, Social Sciences Building (SSB), Room 255
For information, call (907) 786-1795.

Student Affairs Counseling Services is another resource on the UAA campus.
For more information, call (907) 786-6158.

This information is provided by the UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative (UAA-ISPI), a three-year, grant-funded program awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). For more information about ISPI, please visit our website.

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