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MCC Daily Tribune

September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month

Today marks the first day of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. While suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss, it is one that should be talked about openly and honestly as it is proven that more open discourse saves lives. According to the National Institute of Health, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24 in the United States. The MCC Counseling Center is committed to sharing resources, raising awareness, and fostering compassion to help people overcome barriers and access the support they deserve. In our growing efforts to share resources, the Counseling Center will be offering various events throughout the month of September highlighting suicide prevention. Please see below for event dates and times, and if this of interest, please stay tuned to the daily Tribune for additional details for each event.

  • Thursday, September 5th, 11am to 1pm:
    An informational table will be set up outside the Counseling Center where counselors will be speaking to students about suicide prevention, resources, and offering brief mental health assessments.
  • Tuesday, September 10th:
    • 11am to 1pm
      An informational table will be set up in the entryway of the Downtown Campus where a counselor will be speaking to students about suicide prevention, resources, and offering brief mental health assessments
    • 10am to 2pm
      MCC Check in Day – Come join us for a tabling event with partners from both within MCC and the greater community for resources and activities aimed at promoting education, prevention, a and general well-being.
  • Wednesday, September 18th, 11am to 1pm:
    You can meet with a counselor and the wellness coordinator in the Brick Lounge outside of Deja Brew for suicide awareness information and wellness-themed arts and crafts.
  • Wednesday, September 25th, 11am to 1pm:
    An informational table will be set up in the entryway of the Downtown Campus where a counselor will be speaking to students about suicide prevention, resources, and offering brief mental health assessments.

Also of note, every Wednesday throughout the Month of September will be Wellness Wednesday, hosted by the Wellness Coordinator in the Brick Lounge. Each Wednesday there will be a new mental health and wellness-themed topic and corresponding activity for students and faculty alike.

There will be more to come this month, so stayed tuned to the Tribune for additional information!

Matthew Pagani
The Counseling Center
09/03/2024