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.
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 TournamentWhen: 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.
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
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.
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
When: 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Ajian Sushi in Downtown Tuscaloosa
Ajian Sushi will donate a percentage of every sale to suicide awareness initiatives.
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
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.
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.
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!
