Film Screening & Mental Health Forum

September is Suicide Prevention Month

On Wednesday, September 11th, Behavioral Health Counseling Services is partnering with the Suicide Prevention Council of San Diego County to host a short film screening on the topic of suicide prevention at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the San Marcos campus featuring true stories of prevention, healing and survival. Following the film screening, we’ll have a panel of students and mental health professionals as well as a resource fair with community partners.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

Suicide Prevention Event

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Palomar College Behavioral Health Counseling Services is hosting an event on World Suicide Prevention Day in the Student Union and Quad area of the San Marcos campus on Tuesday, September 10th from 10:30am to 2:00pm.  This event is in partnership with TrueCare Community Clinic and will include a food truck, keynote and guest speakers, a dedication from the IMALIVE Fair that we hosted in May 2024, and a resource fair that highlights all the great resources we have for students on campus.

Highlights

  • World Suicide Prevention Day
  • IMALIVE Mental Health Fair Recognition Ceremony
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Tours to On-Campus Behavioral Health Counseling Services
  • Food Truck!

 

QPR Training for Suicide Prevention & Intervention

Palomar College Behavioral Health Counseling Services and Team Life are hosting a valuable training during Mental Health Action Week called QRP: Question, Persuade & Refer Training for Suicide Prevention & Intervention.

As CPR is for the heart, QPR is for the mind.

QPR trains you on:

  • Recognizing suicide warning signs
  • Ways to initiate conversation
  • Methods of providing help and hope

This training is available to Palomar College students and employees via Zoom. Students can access the training using this Zoom link.

Professional Development credit is offered to employees for this training. Employees can sign up on the 3PD Portal.