Counselor Connect offers Texas A&M University students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the counseling process and resources within University Health Services. Students can pick from various activities to participate in while interacting with counselors, creating an informal and laid-back environment. During these 15-minute sessions, students will learn strategies for self-care that can improve any area in their lives! Counselor Connect aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and create a safe space on campus for connection. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, it is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care to give students the tools to achieve their academic goals. By attending a Counselor Connect event, students acknowledge that University Health Services cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the conversations that occur during each event.

September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and it's important to know the facts and strategies for support. This presentation raises awareness of suicide warning signs, symptoms and statistics in college-aged individuals. Learn how to recognize when someone needs help, ways to intervene and what resources are available—on- and off- campus—to help save lives and decrease stigma.

University Health Services is partnering with Aggies Reaching Aggies and Aggie Peer Connect to spread awareness on how students can support each other. Stop by our resource table for information on suicide prevention resources both on and off campus. Learn more about upcoming Suicide Awareness Month events and grab some free swag!

"Talk Saves Lives" is an educational presentation developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and take actionable steps to support early intervention prevent suicide. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to help reduce stigma and make a positive impact in their community.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, University Health Services will host a resource fair in partnership with campus and community suicide prevention resources.Aggie Recovery Community Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Texas A&M University Police Department Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center Counseling and Assessment Clinic Federation of Texas A&M University Mother's Club Central Texas Veterans Resource Center American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Brazos Valley WhistleStop Acres Sexual Assault Resource Center

Let's get together and talk about why self-care is essential for mental wellness. Decorate a pot and plant a succulent to take home as a living reminder to take care of yourself.