National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 8-14, 2024
Suicide prevention is important every day of the year. National Suicide Prevention Week gives us an opportunity to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available, and suicide can be prevented. You belong here.
Upcoming Events
Together we can help fight suicide and engage in the conversation about mental health by connecting with ourselves, each other, resources, and the community. Connect with us and your peers throughout the week, and beyond, for support and learn how you can make a difference.
Fresh Check Day
Sept. 12, 2024
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Campus Breezeway (Rain Location: Fireside Lounge)
Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.
Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.
Mental Health Support at RIT
Counseling and Psychological Services is aware that for many communities, there are barriers that exist related to accessing mental health services. We are committed to continuously working toward accessible, equitable, and inclusive services for our students.
Did you know that we have embedded counselors across campus to best support our RIT students in both academic and community spaces? You can meet with a counselor in a space that is convenient and familiar to you. If you or a friend is struggling, we hope you reach out.