Suicide Awareness Month Highlights 2022
Suicide Awareness Walk Challenge
Thanks again to everyone who participated in this years walk challenge. Thank you to the AgriLife Extension Office for partnering with us for our 2nd annual virtual walk. We had 148 participants and over 48 teams!
Through the AgriLife Extension’s Walk Through Texas Program we walked a combined 7,423 miles to raise awareness about suicide prevention in our community.
Top 3 Walking Teams:
UnSteppAble (963 miles)
16 Feet with Sole (629 miles)
EngComm (628 miles)
Top Performers:
Kaylin Ortner (Walk Another Day With Me)- 212.23
Ben Morris (UnSteppAble)- 203.44
Corinne Beverly (Education Abroad)- 161.80
Yolanda Oliver (16 Feet with Sole)- 158.76
Kick-off Event
This year's event was a success, despite the rain! We had 500 people attend. We partnered with several local and campus resources to promote suicide awareness. A huge thank you goes out to our partners: BVCOSP, Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors (AMHA), Active Minds, AFSP, SHS, AgriLife Extension Office, Office of Student Life, and the Corps of Cadets.
Coffee with a Counselor
We partnered with Chartwells and the Barnes & Nobles Bookstore to have 5 Coffee with a Couselor events. Counselors were able to connect and speak with over 60 students during these events. Thank you to all of the counselors that spoke with students and provided support!
