Hello and welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Student Tide Against Suicide (STAS) Newsletter! In this newsletter, you will find an overview of all the training and workshops we are offering this month. After a very successful Suicide Awareness Week in October, we are looking forward to the continuous effort of educating our peers on the rhetoric around suicide and the resources available to students who might be struggling.
November Events Calendar
Join us for any or all of the events listed here, and see more information about the times and locations throughout the newsletter!
If you’re interested in scheduling any of these trainings for your organization, please reach out to us at uastudenttas@gmail.com.
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First Week
Nov. 4
TuesdayMind Matters Workshop
Nov. 4
TuesdayTalk Saves Lives Training
Nov. 5
WednesdayQuestion, Persuade, Refer Training
Nov. 6
ThursdayMind Matters Workshop
Second Week
Nov. 11
TuesdayTalk Saves Lives Training
Nov. 11
TuesdayVeteran Suicide Awareness Day Tabling
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov. 13
ThursdayWorld Kindness Day Tabling
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Third Week
Nov. 17
MondayBlue Button Initiative Training
Nov. 18
TuesdayMind Matters Workshop
Nov. 19
WednesdayQuestion, Persuade, Refer Training
Nov. 20
ThursdayMind Matters Workshop
Thanksgiving Week
We hope you will have a great break from classes this Thanksgiving break. We would like to remind each of our readers that there are resources available even when the Campus is closed. Anyone else who might need support during this time we encourage you to call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Veterans can call 1-800-273-8523, then press 1 to access crisis care.
QPR and MMW
This November, we are offering two in-person Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings and several Mind Matters Workshops (MMW) – with both Virtual and In-Person options!
Question, Persuade, Refer
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training is open to UA students, faculty and staff as s free 1-hour suicide prevention training.
- Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in UA Student Center Room 3108
- Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. in UA Student Center Room 3108
Mind Matters Workshop
The Mind Matters workshop series (MMW) is a free offering for students, with each workshop focused on a different topic that students may face or struggle with during their college experience. Registration is not required.
- Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. – Virtual on Zoom; Topic: Health Relationships
- Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. – UA Student Center Room 3104; Topic: Healthy Relationships
- Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. – Virtual on Zoom; Topic: Depression
- Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. – UA Student Center Room 3104; Topic: Depression
TSL and BBI
Along with the trainings led by our amazing Counseling Center staff we have trainings that are led by our peers. This November, we are offering two Talk Saves Lives (TSL) trainings and our monthly Blue Button Initiative (BBI) training.
Talk Saves LivesTM
Talk Saves LivesTM is a standardized, peer led, suicide prevention and awareness program developed by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
- Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in UA Student Center Room 3108
- Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. in UA Student Center Room 3108
Blue Button Initiative
The Blue Button Initiative is new, and it is designed to engage students in peer-to-peer connection to increase awareness of campus resources. Let’s talk – peer support is here for you!
- Nov. 17
Resource of the Month
Happy National Veterans and Military Families Month! This November, we would like to highlight the important resources and work that The Office of Veteran & Military Affairs (VMA).
We are incredibly thankful for the service and time that veterans have provided to our country, The VMA Office supports veterans and their families in many civilian and college-related ways. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service.
Mental Health Organization Shout-Out of the Month
With the school year now being in full swing we would like to highlight a student organization that is making a difference in helping to combat Suicide and destigmatize conversations around seeking mental health support. The University of Alabama’s Chapter of Active Minds UA recently hosted a counselor for a Q&A style tabling event in which students had the opportunity to ask any therapy related questions.
We at STAS are incredibly proud of this effort to destigmatize therapy and wish Active Minds all the best with their future events. Active Minds UA offers weekly Journaling and Meditation opportunities on Monday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Rodger’s Library room 0214A.