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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

March 12, 2010

Census on Campus Frequently Asked Questions

CSU Monterey Bay has designated March 15-19 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week.

A variety of activities are planned, sponsored by the university's Personal Growth & Counseling Center, in collaboration with Student Housing & Residential Life.

The schedule includes:

Monday, March 15****** Information table 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the Dining Commons (or inside, in case of rain)****Tuesday, March 16 Information table****11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Library Café

Wednesday, March 17 Student discussion night with Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast, includes free food and items to be given away: "What Can We Do to Help?" 7-8:30 p.m., at the Black Box Cabaret****Thursday, March 18****Brown bag workshop for staff and faculty members, "The Three Rs of Helping Students in Emotional Distress: Recognizing, Responding and Referring." Noon-1 p.m., at the Personal Growth & Counseling CenterThe Yellow Ribbon Campaign will go on all week. All members of the campus community are asked to wear yellow ribbons, which symbolize help and support for those who may be struggling with feelings of depression and hopelessness. Ribbons are available at the Personal Growth & Counseling Center or at the events listed above.

For more information, contact the Personal Growth & Counseling Center at 582-3969.

To request disability-related accommodations, contact Gary Rodriguez at 582-4437 or grodriguez@csumb.edu.