Suicide Prevention Activities, Events for Fall Counseling and Advice, General, Student Life Suicide Prevention Activities, Events for Fall September is designated nationally as Suicide Prevention Month Friday, September 14, 2018 Anonym | 0 Fall can be a difficult time of year for many, especially for those who experience anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other conditions. To assist the campus and community, Parkland College's Counseling Services unit will host the following suicide prevention-related events and activities this fall, beginning in September, designated nationally as Suicide Prevention Month. The public is invited to participate in these events taking place on campus and within the community: The 22 Challenge Thursday, Sept. 20 11 a.m. | Student Union Come support our veterans and get your fitness on, as we join together to bring awareness to the importance of suicide prevention in our veteran population. Out of the Darkness: Community Walk to Fight Suicide Saturday, Sept. 22 11 a.m. | Crystal Lake Park To join Parkland College's team, "Parkland Friends," to donate to support effort, or for more information, please contact Counselor Dennis Cockrum at dcockrum@parkland.edu or 217/369-2190. National Depression Screening Day Wednesday, Oct. 17 Noon–1 p.m. | Room U140 Free session includes video, follow-up panel discussion, and free confidential screenings. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Saturday, Nov. 17 | Room U140 Registration begins at 8:15 a.m., program starts at 9 a.m. A gathering of those affected by suicide loss in an effort to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope.
State Universities Transfer Day Counseling and Advice, General, Student Life State Universities Transfer Day IL state university reps will be on hand to answer questions, April 4 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Anonym | 0 University representatives from across Illinois will be on hand to answer students' transfer and enrollment questions during the 2018 spring State University Transfer Day, set for Wednesday, April 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the college's Student Union. Representatives from the following colleges will be attending the State University Transfer Day: Chicago State University Eastern Illinois University Governors State University Illinois State University Northeastern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Springfield Western Illinois University This free event is sponsored by Parkland College Counseling Services. For more information, contact the center at 217/351-2461.