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MCC Daily Tribune

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Suicide can be a difficult and uncomfortable topic to discuss, but it is one that should be talked about openly and honestly as it is proven that brave conversations can save lives. According to the National Institute of Health, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. making it the number two leading cause of death for college students. To help open up the dialogue and shine a light on this important topic, September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. In our growing efforts to share resources, offer support and to help break down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help, The Counseling Center, Disability Services and Health Services Department will be offering various events throughout the month of September highlighting suicide prevention. Please see below for event dates and times. Stay tuned to the daily Tribune for additional details for each event. We hope to see you there.

  • Tuesday, September 5th: American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Information Table
    • AFSP will be on campus to talk to students about suicide prevention and share the resources and services they offer in our community
    • 11:00am to 1:00pm
    • Brighton Campus Terrace
  • Thursday, September 7th: Wellness Wagon with Suicide Prevention handouts and giveaways
    • 11:30am to 1:00pm
    • Traveling wagon through Brighton Campus
  • Tuesday, September 12th: Suicide Prevention & Awareness Table
    • The Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services Department will be speaking to students about suicide prevention, resources and offering brief mental health assessments
    • 11:00am to 1:00pm
    • In front of The Counseling Center & Disability Services office (3-103)
  • Wednesday, September 20th: LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Table                
    • Collaborative information table with MCC’s Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services Department and Title IX Department
    • 11:00am to 1:00pm
    • Brighton Campus Terrace
  • Tuesday, September 26th: Suicide Prevention & Awareness Table
    • The Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services Department will be speaking to students about suicide prevention, resources and offering brief mental health assessments
    • 10:00am to 12:00pm
    • 1st floor Downtown Campus

Additional resources and helpful information can be found on our Counseling and Disability website on our Suicide Intervention webpage.

Anita Davis
Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services
09/01/2023