September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and it's important to know the facts and strategies for support. This presentation raises awareness of suicide warning signs, symptoms and statistics in college-aged individuals. Learn how to recognize when someone needs help, ways to intervene and what resources are available—on- and off- campus—to help save lives and decrease stigma.

University Health Services is partnering with Aggies Reaching Aggies (https://uhs.tamu.edu/mental-health/aggies-reaching-aggies.html) and Aggie Peer Connect (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/aggie-peer-connect.html) to spread awareness on how students can support each other. Stop by our resource table for information on suicide prevention resources both on and off campus. Learn more about upcoming Suicide Awareness Month events and grab some free swag!

Date: Sept. 9Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CSTLocation: MSC 2406 Audience: TAMU Student Leaders, All Students WelcomeLunch Will Be ProvidedEvent Description: Both great Aggies and great citizens are the aim of the Citizenship and Service (C&S) Initiative at Texas A&M University. The C&S mission is: Each student who graduates from Texas A&M University—through reflection on the Aggie Core Values, instruction, high-impact experiences and leadership opportunities—will be ready and willing to serve as a contributing citizen of their community, the state of Texas and the United States. All students will be exposed, then offered the opportunity, and eventually expected to engage across the essential components of character, knowledge, skills and service. Come hear its director, Brigadier General (Ret.) Kim Field, as well as Jeffery Justin, the assistant vice president for student affairs, and your student body vice president, Kathleen Parks, discuss this presidential priority, including the many ways you can get involved. Be prepared to offer your thoughts and ideas.

"Talk Saves Lives" is an educational presentation developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and take actionable steps to support early intervention prevent suicide. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to help reduce stigma and make a positive impact in their community.

Ever wish you had a guide at the grocery store? Now you do. University Health Services Grocery Store Tours are back, and this month's theme is "Snack Smarter." These in-store tours are led by a campus health educator and are designed to help students learn how to choose affordable, energizing snacks that support both body and brain. Each tour includes a guided walk-through of key grocery sections including produce, grains, dairy and snacks. Students will receive tips on reading nutrition labels, spotting nutrient-dense options and shopping on a student budget. After the tour, participants will complete a fun scavenger hunt through the store and wrap up with a 20–30-minute cooking demonstration and sampling session provided by H-E-B Cooking Connections. Space is limited so sign up today! Students are responsible for their own transportation and should plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The tour will start at the front entrance by the produce section. The tour is free to attend. However, if you register and fail to attend without notifying uhsprevpop@tamu.edu (mailto:uhsprevpop@tamu.edu) at least 24 hours in advance, a $25 no-show fee will be charged to your student account.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, University Health Services will host a resource fair in partnership with campus and community suicide prevention resources.Aggie Recovery Community (https://uhs.tamu.edu/aggie-recovery-community/index.html)Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University Police Department (https://upd.tamu.edu/pages/home.aspx)Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (https://aggieveterans.tamu.edu)Counseling and Assessment Clinic (https://cac.tamu.edu)Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club (https://aggiemoms.org)Central Texas Veterans Resource Center (https://ctadvrc.org)American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (https://afsp.org)Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Brazos Valley (https://namibv.org)WhistleStop Acres (https://www.whistlestopacres.co)Sexual Assault Resource Center (https://www.sarcbv.org)