September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic and an opportunity to shift public perception, spread hope, and ensure anyone affected by suicide has access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and seek help. Throughout the month of September, the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center is hosting virtual training events and sharing life-saving information and resources from the National Institute of Mental Health.

2025 Suicide Prevention Training Events

Select an event below for more information.

QPR for Suicide Prevention

• Thursday, Sept. 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m., via Zoom
• Tuesday, Sept. 9, 3:30 to 5 p.m., via Zoom
• Tuesday, Sept. 16, 3:30 to 5 p.m., via Zoom
• Thursday, Sept. 25, 8:30 to 10 a.m., via Zoom
  
  

Suicide Prevention Resources

Resources for Survivors

• Self Care After a Loss
• Coping with Death by Suicide
• Survivor Support for Employees

Strategies for Mindful Living

• Suicide Prevention 101
• Understanding Suicide: Awareness, Action & Support

Visit uab.edu/uabcares for additional suicide prevention resources for the UAB community. And click here to access the Suicide Prevention Awareness toolkit for assets to help UAB Cares share the message throughout the month of September.

Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, but it can be prevented. It requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families, institutions and systems — all of which are a valuable and powerful component to transforming our communities. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October, the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center encourages the UAB community to come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence and celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic.

Explore ways to get involved, as well as community and digital resources for domestic violence, below. And learn more about what domestic violence looks like and its effects in the EACC's Mindful Living Newsletter: Understanding Domestic Violence.

DVAM 2025 at UAB

Light a Candle

Visit the EACC’s virtual Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence and honor a loved one touched by domestic violence by lighting a candle and leaving a message of support, encouragement or remembrance for victims of domestic violence.

Light a Candle

Wear Purple Day

Thursday, October 16

Dress in purple on National Purple Thursday, the national day of action for domestic violence. Snap a photo of yourself or department and tag UAB EACC on Instagram or UAB Human Resources on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Toiletry Drive

Through October 31

The EACC is collecting feminine hygiene products, disposable razors and other toiletry items to benefit YWCA of Central Alabama domestic violence services. Drop off items now through October 31 in the EACC lobby or in AB 210. See flyer for more information.

Domestic Violence Resources

Select a topic below to learn more.

Online mental health screenings are a fast, free and confidential way to check for signs of mental health issues. Check out some of the available online screens below. These online screening tools are not a substitute for consultation with a health professional. Regardless of the results of a screen, if you have any concerns, see your doctor, counselor or other mental health professional.

Please note — online screens are not a substitute for consultation with a health professional. Regardless of the results of a screen, if you have any concerns, see your doctor, counselor or other mental health professional.