Mental Health Resources
Hidalgo Medical Center – Students receive fifteen free mental health visits per semester at HMS (Hidalgo Medical Center) as a part of their student fees. Students can call to set up appointments at (888) 271-3596.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – 988
HMS 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line – (855) 422-4334
WNMU Campus Police – (575) 538-6231
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services – (575) 313-6203
El Refugio (Domestic Violence and Victim Advocacy) – (575) 538-0495
El Refugio Crisis Hotline – (575) 538-2125
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1 (800) 799-7233
WNMU Mental Health Awareness Month Events
Josh Rivedal – Author, Standup Comic, Global Speaker, & Curriculum Designer: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
- Tuesday, November 1 | 7 pm | Miller Library
- Prize drawings and free dinner (Diane’s Restaurant) in the Life Lounge after (for those who attend speaker).
National Stress Awareness Day
- Wednesday, November 2 | 1-4 pm | Life Lounge
- Coloring pages, slime, and making your own body scrubs!
Storyteller Odd?Rod – Speaker, Author & Researcher
- Tuesday, November 8 | 7 pm | Miller Library
- Prize drawings and free dinner (SHS Blue Door Cafe) in the Life Lounge after (for those who attend speaker).
Meditation with the Lotus Center
- Wednesday, November 9 | 4:30 pm | Seminar Room
- 30 minute, quick meditation session
DIY Body Scrubs with Psy.Co
- Wednesday, November 9 | 6-8 pm | Life Lounge
- Make your own body scrubs with Psy.Co and grab a small goodie bag of self-care items!
High Strung High Tea with Psy.Co
- Thursday, November 10 | 5:30-7 pm | Life Lounge
- Enjoy tea (loose-leaf) and treats from Simply Good Desserts with Psy.Co!
QPR Training – Suicide Prevention Training – Staff & Faculty only
- Monday, November 14 | 2-4 pm | Seminar Room
- Limited Space – email student.life@wnmu.edu to sign up!
QPR Training – Suicide Prevention Training – Student Leaders
- Monday, November 14 | 7-9 pm | Seminar Room
- Tuesday, November 15 | 5-7 pm | Seminar Room
- Limited Space – email student.life@wnmu.edu to sign up for either session!
Dr. Kate Steiner – Burnout Recovery Expert and Lifetime Researcher in Wellness and Burnout
- Tuesday, November 15 | 7 pm | Miller Library
- Prize drawings and free dinner (Duck Creek Smoke House) in the Life Lounge after (for those who attend speaker).
The Sun Project
- Wednesday, November 16 | 2-4 pm | Life Lounge Patio
- Enjoy free Chaos sandwiches, Flores family catering with food and mango chamoy smoothies, lots of prize drawings, and painting the Life Lounge Patio!
Meditation with the Lotus Center
- Wednesday, November 16 | 4:30 pm | Seminar Room
- 30 minute, quick meditation session
Sara Lowery – Professional Speaker
- Tuesday, November 29 | 7 pm | Light Hall Theater & Virtual
- Prize drawings and free dinner (Jalisco Restaurant) in the Life Lounge after (for those who attend speaker).
Meditation with the Lotus Center
- Wednesday, November 30 | 4:30 pm | Seminar Room
- 30 minute, quick meditation session
Contact
For more information, please contact the Department of Student Life:
Ashley Templeton, Student Leadership Coordinator
Phone: (575) 538-6139
Email: Student.Life@wnmu.edu
Office: Department of Student Life (Student Memorial Building 3rd Floor)