Terriers Connect Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to support someone in distress & connect them to help at BU
Terriers Connect is a suicide prevention training program that teaches you how to recognize signs of distress, best support someone who is struggling, and refer to professional help on campus.
It is a two-hour, interactive training for all members of the BU community. It can be delivered in-person or virtually for groups of faculty, staff, and student groups. Participating in Terriers Connect helps create a community that’s informed about mental health challenges among students and empowered to help.
In Terriers Connect you will:
- Learn about trends in college student mental health
- Understand warning signs that a student may be struggling
- Learn how to refer students to mental health professionals, when appropriate
- Practice communication and relationship-building skills
Attend a training
Faculty & Staff Training
Thursday, November 6th
11am via Zoom
Trainings for Groups
Schedule an in-person or virtual training for your group or department. Please kindly provide 2 weeks advance notice for requests.
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Have you seen our sticker?
Many BU community members have been trained in Terriers Connect! If you see the sticker, know that person has been trained to listen and can connect you to help.