SIUE recently secured a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant through SAMHSA.
University initiatives are being offered under the iCare name with support from the School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and Counseling Services. iCare has the support of multiple student organizations, academic departments and administrative units.
It strives to involve faculty, staff and students in the conversation about suicide prevention.
Below are details about upcoming events. Please consider attending and encouraging students
to attend these events during International Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 5-11:
Today
5:30 p.m.
The S Word documentary rough cut screening
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Saturday, Sept. 10
8 a.m.-Noon
World Suicide Day and Booth
Edwardsville Goshen Market (downtown Edwardsville)
Monday, Sept. 12
"Send Silence Packing" display
Stratton Quad and West Lawn of Morris University Center
(Rain location: Goshen Lounge)
Tuesday, Oct. 4
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Depression Screening Day
Goshen Lounge and breakout rooms
For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson, Counseling Services,
lithomp@siue.edu,
or Dr. Kelly Gable, associate professor, School of Pharmacy,
kgable@siue.edu.