Every Spring and Fall we participate in Suicide Awareness Week to increase awareness and understanding of each person’s job to eradicate suicide across campus and the community. It is our hope through this week, and our Tide Against Suicide initiative, that the discussions, training, tools, and resources will not only equip people with the confidence to help someone in distress but to give hope to those who are struggling. Please see the events below and plan to join us for this year’s Suicide Awareness Week.

Sunday, March 26

Kick off with Kickball!

When: 2 – 5 p.m.

Where: UA Rec Fields

Physical activity helps promote a healthy body and mind, so let’s kick off Spring Suicide Awareness Week with a super fun kickball tournament!

Register for the Kickball Tournament

Monday, March 27

Speaker JacQuan Winters

When: 6 – 7 p.m.

Where: Student Center Theater

JacQuan Winters is an author, youth empowerment coach and suicide prevention advocate. Join JacQuan in the Student Center Theater to learn the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to properly respond.

QPR Training

When: 10 a.m.
Where: The UA Student Center, Room 3104

There are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). This is a 90-minute in-person suicide prevention gatekeeper training. Seats are limited.  Register for QPR training

Tuesday, March 28

Tabling

When: 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Student Center Plaza

Join us at our table on the Student Center Plaza to learn more information regarding suicide awareness and to grab some exclusive swag items.

QPR Training

When: 12 p.m.
Where: The UA Student Center, Room 3115

There are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). This is a 90-minute in-person suicide prevention gatekeeper training. Seats are limited.  Register for QPR training

Wednesday, March 29

Percentage Night at Ajian Sushi

When: 5 – 9 p.m.

Where: Ajian Sushi in Downtown Tuscaloosa

Ajian Sushi will donate a percentage of every sale to suicide awareness initiatives.

QPR Training

When: 2 p.m.
Where: The UA Student Center, Room 3104

There are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). This is a 90-minute in-person suicide prevention gatekeeper training. Seats are limited.  Register for QPR training

Thursday, March 30

Mindfulness Yoga

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Student Center Lawn

People across the world have used yoga for centuries to maintain a healthy mind. Join us on the Student Center Lawn to practice yoga and find your zen. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat or towel. 

Friday, March 31

Movie Night with University Programs

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Student Center Theater

University Programs is partnering with the Counseling Center to provide a showing of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Saturday, April 1

Spring Carnival

When: 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: UA Quad

End the week by having fun at the Spring Awareness Carnival! There will be games, snacks and much more!