Caltech Connect training is a 2-hour interactive experience designed to give participants practical skills for having supportive conversations and making referrals to resources for those in crisis. Caltech Connect training is based on the Campus Connect program developed by Syracuse University. While a substantial portion of the training is dedicated to suicide prevention and statistics related to the mental health of college students, the skills presented are applicable to a wide range of concerns.
Facilitators work with participants to enable role-play within a safe and contained environment. Caltech Connect is highly interactive, as participants engage in multiple exercises throughout the training to increase both their skills and awareness concerning the emotional intensity of responding to suicidal college students. The training culminates with a role play, in which participants are given the opportunity to practice the skills they are taught during the course of the training.
Spring Term 2025 Schedule and Links to RSVP
Monday, 4/21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Students only: VIA ZOOM - RSVP here.
Thursday, 4/24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Staff and Postdocs only: IN PERSON, Hameetman Conference Room (2nd floor) - RSVP here. Please bring your own brown bag lunch.
Faculty-only training: Summer, date and time TBA
Thursday, May 8th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Students only: IN PERSON, Downs-Lauritsen 269. RSVP here. This session is open to any interested students, and is also a requirement for students currently enrolled in the Peer Advocates class, SA081. Current Health Advocates in training are asked to attend as well.
Once you RSVP, you'll be sent a reminder the day before the training begins. If the training is via Zoom, you'll receive the link then. If you sign up but then can't make it, there's no need to e-mail the presenters.