Outreach
- Outreach is defined by our center as education and prevention in motion. Outreach is one way our center can address the growing needs of the University and surrounding community. Outreach programming provides preventative interventions in many areas concerning mental health and wellness.
- The number one reason people do not seek help related to mental health is stigma. Learn more about how you can support efforts to make the U of M Campus Stigma free here>
- The University of Memphis Student Health and Counseling Services is a member institution of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Outreach AUCCCO.
Requests
- Outreach presentations, workshops, and tabling events may be requested by student groups, academic departments, U of M staff and others in the U of M community. Please be aware that we require at least 3 weeks notice for outreach program requests. Efforts are made to respond to all requests within 3 business days
- Programs usually range in length from 15 minutes to 1 hour, and they are typically conducted at your campus location. There is no fee for a Counseling Center outreach presentation.
- A few topics are listed here but is not conducive to subjects our center can address. If you have questions about an outreach subject, please feel free to submit your request or reach out to the outreach and prevention team at shcs.outreach@memphis.edu
Outreach/Presentation Request> (Please submit with at least 3 weeks notice and all efforts are made to respond to
all requests within 3 business days)
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness (30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Athletic Team Building (30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Counseling Center, Health Center, and Relaxation Zone Services (15 minutes)
- Diversity and Inclusivity (1 hour)
- Effective Communication/Conflict Resolution (1 hour)
- Get Your Relax On (Stress Management Program in the Relaxation Zone- 1 hour)
- Graduate Student Support (30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Grief and Loss Response (30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Healthy Relationships/ Healthy Sexual Relationships/ Consent (1 hour)
- Safe Zone Training (1.5 hours LGBTQ Allyship Training)
- Stress Management, Self Care, and Wellness Practices (30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention (QPR Training - 1 hour)
- Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellness (Stigma Free Campus Presentation or Mental Health First Aid-1 hour to 8 hours)
- Trauma Informed Practices (Building Stronger Brains Tennessee- ACES awareness - 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours)
- Recovery Ally Training Fall 23 (1.5 hours)
Spring '24 Events
Weekly No Stress Success Series
No Stress Success weekly Series| Wednesdays Starting February 7th- April 24th | 3pm-4pm | 2nd Floor Library Commons
Registration or Visit our TigerZone page!
The No Stress Success Interactive Series will help students Think Well! Feel Well! and Do Well! Each week students will have the opportunity to work on their mental health and well-being with interactive activities to help them throughout the semester. Attend a few or attend them all! Come and learn how to be the best you, you can be!
Student Wellness Advisory Board | Vent About It peer support series | Tiger Zone page
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Peer led support group facilitated by our SWAB executive board members. Our board are certified peer educators and ready to hear what you have to say, offer support, and connect students to resources! Come every week or whenever you need a space!
- Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 | UC 208 | 2.7, 2.21, 2.28, 3.13, 3.27, 4.10, 4.17, 4.24
- Special change March 27th | Vent About it : Paint and Chat about Cannabis | Rose theater Lobby
January
RZ UC and Brister | re-opens 01/29 | 9:00-4:00 | 2nd Floor of the UC
Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 01/31 | 10:00-2:00 | UC Conference Room 208
February
Talks Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Training for Students| Registration | 02/02 | 09:00am | UC Senate Chamber
A Step Ahead for Success (Sexual Health Education) | Registration | 02/06 | 10:00am | UC Beale
A Step Ahead for Success (Sexual Health Education) | Registration | 02/06 | 5:00pm | UC Beale
Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 02/14 | 10:00-2:00 | UC Conference Room 208
Understanding and Responding to LBGTQIA+ Minority Stress | Registration | 2/22 | 2:00-4:00 | UC River Room
Spring Darty and Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 02/29 | 10:00-2:00 | UC Beale, Atrium and Conference Room 208
March
Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 03/13 | 10:00-2:00 | UC Conference Room 208
Talks Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Training for Students| Registration | 03/20 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | UC Senate Chamber
Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 03/27 | 10:00-2:00 | UC Conference Room 208
April
Talks Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Training for Students| Registration | 04/03 | 09:00am | UC Senate Chamber
Talks Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Training for Students| Registration | 04/04 | 4:00pm | UC Poplar
Tigers Stomp Stigma| Registration | 04/05 | 12:00pm-4:00pm | UC Shelby
Mindful Tiger Walk | Registration | 04/05 | 9:00am | Off-Campus: Audobon Park, campus meet up at 8:15 for blue line by health center if transportation needed
Out of the Darkness Walk | Registration Website | 04/06 | 10:00am-1:00pm | UC Alumni Mall
Join the campus community to raise awareness and come together to prevent suicide. Create or join a team to support the cause!
Free HIV Testing| Tiger Zone Link| 04/10| 10:00-2:00 | UC Conference Room 208
Squish Away Exam Stress |04/22 | 11:00-1:00 | Library 1st Floor Commons
Find your Tiger Bliss (Vision Board making) | 4/23 | 11:00-1:00 | Library Sandbox First Floor
Drug Takeback Day | 4/24 | 11:00-1:00 | Tent outside Health Center
May
Spring 2024 Events for Faculty and Staff
March
Mental Health First Aid Training Faculty and Staff | Registration | March 15th| 9:00a-3:00p | Brister 220
April
Mental Health First Aid Training Faculty and Staff | Registration | April 12th| 9:00a-3:00p | Centenial Place 189
If you have any questions, please contact the outreach and prevention team at shcs.outreach@memphis.edu