Who

A group of undergraduate and graduate students passionate about mental health awareness, education, and resources. Students who are trained by Counseling Services to be a resource for their peers.

What

What: A program designed to train students to help identify and assist others in mental health distress. Mental health centered events and peer drop-in hours are organized by the squad to provide resources and advice.

When

The program was piloted during spring 2020, with 37 students successfully trained and launched as MHSS members. The goal is to continue—and grow—the program during fall 2020.

Where

Currently, the MHSS is based on the NAU Flagstaff campus. However, future goals include piloting the program at statewide sites.

Why

Vision Statement: Our vision is to bring mental wellness to NAU students through education, advocacy, and outreach. The hope is that, in doing so, we will assist in developing a more informed and compassionate campus community. Also, the MHSS aims to decrease stigma around mental health, help-seeking, and self-care.

Events

• Zoom Epic Fail, Thursday, April 9, 3-5pm (contact Health Promotion for details)
• MHSS Board elections, Thursday, April 9, 5-6pm (closed meeting)
• MHSS member meeting, Thursday, April 23, 5-6pm (closed meeting; final of the academic year)

• Epic Fail
  When: Tue, April 28, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
  Where: On Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92189669465
  Description: Epic Fail is back again! Join Health Promotion, SHAC, MHSS and others from around campus on Zoom as we commemorate the failures that have helped us grow, reflection times of resilience, learn from others, and revel in the awesome journey of self-discovery in an open mic-style virtual event. Take a break from studying or telecommuting and consider sharing your story

• Keep eye out for fall 2020 new-member training and events!

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Members

Meet your Squad!

Contact

Support.Squad@nau.edu