Texas A&M University Student Government Association (SGA) & Aggies Reaching Aggies (ARA) present Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Week — a weeklong initiative designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote self-care.
Be sure to watch our social media channels for mental health resources and for any updates to events going on throughout the week!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
- Talk Saves Lives- Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. This will be a virtual training for faculty and staff.
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- https://tamu.zoom.us/j/96278822994?pwd=RDlWanBGU1MyK3puUitlZWRHelRtZz09
- SGA & Aggies Reaching Aggies Bannering Event (Rudder Plaza)
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- SGA Mental Health Kick-off Event (Rudder Plaza)
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Photos with Yell Leaders, Crumbl Cookies, resources and more!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
- Aggies Reaching Aggies Tabling Event (Memorial Student Center 12th Man Hall)
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Coffee with a Counselor (Hullabaloo Starbucks)
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Registration is CLOSED
- SGA Mental Health Panel (Gates Ballroom in MSC)
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Join us for a discussion on mental health with Dr. Fahrenwald, Associate Vice President for University Health Services, Kristie De La Garza, CAPS Licensed Professional Counselor, Ethan Tan, Vice President of Student Services with SGA, and Jordan Nixon, graduate student/former athlete.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST
- Donuts for Downloads (MSC 12th Man Hall & Engineering Quad)
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Freshman Leaders in Christ (FLIC) + Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors (AMHA) (MSC 12th Man Hall)
- Words of Encouragement
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- QPR Training facilitated by Aggies Reaching Aggie Volunteers (Student Services Building Room 308)
- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Register HERE
THURSDAY, MARCH 2ND
- Aggie Moms and Puppies with Aggie PAWS (Rudder Plaza)
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Coffee with a Counselor (Evans Library Starbucks)
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Registration is CLOSED
- Aggies Reaching Aggies Awareness Event (MSC 12th Man Hall)
- 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- An Evening Out in Aggie Park: Resources & Connection presented by SGA (Aggie Park)
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Resources, yard games, and more!
- Breathe In, Stretch Out Yoga presented by Rec Sports (Hybrid)
- J. Wayne Stark Galleries for in-person attendees
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Registration is closed for in-person attendees. Only virtual option is available at this time.
- Zoom link HERE
- Fostering Athletes' Continued Excellence (F.A.C.E.) Mental Health Awareness Panel (MSC 2406 A)
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- This event will feature students and student-athletes sharing their stories about their mental health journey.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD
- Coffee with a Counselor (MSC Barnes & Noble Bookstore Starbucks)
- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Registration is CLOSED
- Aggies Reaching Aggies & HelpLine Bannering Event (Sbisa)
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“We hope to create a safe and inviting event during which the Texas A&M community can share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this stigmatized topic. We are working to break the stigma on several fronts so that students in distress and those of us who are here to support them understand the resources available to help.” - Dr. Santana Simple, Assistant Director of Counseling & Psychological Services
"Shining a light in the midst of darkness." -Amber LeBlanc, Counseling & Psychological Services Psychology Intern
"All it takes is a beautiful fake smile to hide an injured soul and they will never notice how broken you really are." - Robin Williams
