Suicide Prevention Week 2025

The Student Counseling Service and the Suicide Prevention Team are proud to sponsor Suicide Prevention Week. Our goal is to help students increase awareness of mental health concerns, especially depression and suicidal thoughts, and to promote mental health resources and suicide prevention in hopes of improving the emotional health of those in our campus community. Suicide Prevention Week will be held from Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2025, and includes the activities listed below.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Out of Darkness 2K Suicide Prevention Walk (Oxford area/Miami University) - Oxford Uptown Park, 1 p.m.

Open to all Miami University students and employees, and to Oxford-area community members.

• Visit mental health-focused resource tables.
• Show your support for this important cause.
• Participate in activities honoring those who are struggling/have struggled with thoughts of suicide.
• Hear from student and community speakers.
• Walk the 2K route to bring more attention to this issue.
• Join or start a walk team and fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Register to Participate

Monday, Sept. 29

Messages of Hope
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

Stop by the CHS Wellness Studio to create notes of encouragement and positivity. Share them with peers or leave one behind for someone who may need a boost. A few kind words can make a big difference.

Dog Therapy
2-3 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Messages of Hope
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

Stop by the CHS Wellness Studio to create notes of encouragement and positivity. Share them with peers or leave one behind for someone who may need a boost. A few kind words can make a big difference.

Connected in Kindness: Painting Rocks for Suicide Prevention Week
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Armstrong Atrium

As part of Suicide Prevention Week, join student groups from the office of student wellness to create your own kindness rock. Students will receive all the materials they need to paint inspiring messages and uplifting designs that promote resilience, positivity, and a sense of community connection. Leave your rock behind to encourage others or take it with you as a reminder of strength and hope.

Dog Therapy
1-2 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Messages of Hope
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

Stop by the CHS Wellness Studio to create notes of encouragement and positivity. Share them with peers or leave one behind for someone who may need a boost. A few kind words can make a big difference.

Be Well: Mental Health Resource Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Outdoor Seal, outside of Upham and Roudebush (Rain location: Shriver Center, Heritage room)

Stop by this uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that features interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways!

Pumpkins and Peace of Mind: Mental Health Workshop
4-5 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, 2002

Take a mindful pause this fall with a relaxing and creative activity, pumpkin painting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how everyday mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and bring more balance into your life.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training for Students
6-7:30 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, 2002
Offered by Miami Hope

Thursday, Oct. 2

Messages of Hope
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio 2002

Stop by the CHS Wellness Studio to create notes of encouragement and positivity. Share them with peers or leave one behind for someone who may need a boost. A few kind words can make a big difference.

DIY De-Stress with the Miller Center
2-4 p.m.
Shriver Center, 304

Take a mindful break and get creative with us during Suicide Prevention Week and Disability Identity and Culture Month. Drop in to make calming crafts, connect with others, and leave with tools to support your well-being. All materials are provided; just bring yourself.

Dog Therapy
3-4 p.m.
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Wellness Studio, 2002

What Grounds You? A Conversation about Coping Skills in Stressful Times 
6-7:30 p.m.
Harrison Hall, 210
Offered by Active Minds

Join us for a mental health mixer with fall-themed food and activities.  All are welcome!

Friday, Oct. 3

Drop-In Horse Therapy
4-5 p.m.
Equestrian Center, 4950 Trenton Oxford Road, across from Ditmer Parking Lot and Miami University Police Department

All are welcome to stop by to pet, feed, and interact with the horses. Student counseling service will share self-care tips for starting the semester on the “right hoof,” and free SCS swag will be available. The event will be held rain or shine.

Thanks to Our Partners

Equestrian Center, Student Counseling Service, Office of Student Wellness, Miller Center for Student Disability Services, Active Minds, Miami Hope, Mental Health Educators, HAWKS Peer Health Educators, the Office of Residence Life, Student Life Communications Office, and City of Oxford, Emma Halcomb (Walk speaker), and Gillman Home Center of Oxford.

Suicide Prevention Week Planning Committee

• Charli Muszynski, Office of Student Wellness
• Jennifer Young, Student Counseling Service