Bison Strong

Bison Strong: Suicide Prevention Week

Join us for a week of connection, education, and hope as we come together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health and well-being across the NDSU community.

Bookmark Your Voice, Spread Awareness

11 AM - 1 PM
Sandbox, Memorial Union

Stop by, get creative, and spread awareness! Make a custom bookmark with Artist Nichole Rae while learning about the Green Bandana Project and how you can get involved with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Out of the Darkness Walk” on Sept 20.

Hosted by the Residence Hall Association

Candlelight Yoga

7:30 PM
Cater Multi-Purpose Room

NDSU Wellness Center is bringing GroupFIT to you, right in the comfort of your home! Flow in the gentle glow of candlelight. This all-levels class is designed to help you relax, melt away tension, decrease feelings of stress and increase a sense of peacefulness. All are welcome here.

Brought to you by Residence Life & The Wellness Center

Bison Break: Midday Mindfulness at the Wellness Center

11:30-12:15
Wellness Center, Studio B

A series designed to help students pause, recharge and navigate daily stress through mindfulness pratices, breathing exercises and intentional reflection. Participants will learn practical skills to increase focus, reduce stress and cultivate greater balance and well-being in the middle of their day.

Letters of Support

11 am - 1 pm
Memorial Union

Take a moment to spread kindness and support a fellow student who may be struggling with their mental health. At this event, students will have the opportunity to anonymously write an encouraging letter to remind another student that they are valued, supported, and not alone. No names or personal information are needed—just a few thoughtful words that could brighten someone’s day and let them know that someone cares. As a thank-you for participating and helping support our campus community, each student who completes a letter will receive a mental health care package.

Counseling Center Open House

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ceres Hall 212, Counseling Center

The entire campus is welcome to visit the NDSU Counseling Center. Meet the staff, learn about services, eats some treats and interact with therapeutic animals! For more details visit the myNDSU event.

Mental Health First Aid Training

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hidatsa, Memorial Union

MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills that you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. The blended learning option consists of participants completing a 2-hour self-paced online course, followed by a 5.5 hour in-person skills application instructor-led session. The self-paced online course must be completed prior to attending the in-person skills application session. Both sessions must be completed to obtain MHFA certification. Register on myndsu.

Brought to you by:
NDSU Student Government,
Dean of Students Office
NDUS Systems Office

Wear Your Support

11:00-1:00 PM
Sandbox, Memorial Union

Get creative and make a button that inspires hope and connection. Together, we can raise awareness, encourage help-seeking, and remind others that no one has to struggle alone.

Brought to you by:
Student Health Service,
Health Promotion

Letters of Support

11:00 - 1:00 PM
Sandbox, Memorial Union

Take a moment to spread kindness and support a fellow student who may be struggling with their mental health. At this event, students will have the opportunity to anonymously write an encouraging letter to remind another student that they are valued, supported, and not alone. No names or personal information are needed—just a few thoughtful words that could brighten someone’s day and let them know that someone cares.

Brought to you by:
Office of Student Engagement
Counseling Center

“Out of the Darkness Walk”
Green Bandana Project at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

1:30 PM; (Time to explore and meet NDSU Team)
2:00 PM; walk begins
Scheels Arena (5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104)

The Out of Darkness Walk is a journey or remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Join the NDSU Team here.

Brought to you by: Residence Hall Association

Event Sponsors

You Are Not Alone

Whether you're struggling or supporting someone who is, help is available.
Visit below for resources, crisis support, and more information about suicide prevention.

Counseling Center NDSU Care Team Student Health Service 988 Lifeline

"You never know when somebody might need somebody willing to listen. Never be afraid to reach out for help when you need it, even if it seems like it's a hard thing to do, there is always somebody who is willing to listen," Addi Drenk, NDSU 2024 Residence Hall Association president, said.

Visit the NDSU Josh's Bench located on the East Patio of the Memorial Union. This bench serves as a physical reminder to the NDSU community that they are supported through their struggles. This bench, with the 988 crisis lifeline written on it, has the message “There is hope, even when you think there isn’t.”

Yellow bench honoring the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline with Call 988 contact information

Counseling Center

Phone: (701)231-7671 Campus Location: Ceres Hall 212 Contact Page Manager