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 2026 Schedule and Links to RSVP
- Monday, April 13th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Avery Library - Students only: RSVP here
Tuesday, April 14th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Avery Library -Staff and Postdocs only- This training will be rescheduled; new date and time will be announced here ASAP.- Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 - 9:00, 269 Downs-Lauritsen - Students only: RSVP here. Please note that this session is being jointly offered to all students in this term's Peer Advocate and Health Advocate classes, and we also invite any other interested students to join us. No need to RSVP if you're currently enrolled in either one of those classes; otherwise, please RSVP so we know you're coming. Also, please note that Downs-Lauritsen requires ID card access for entry to the building.
- Faculty-only training: Date and time TBA for Spring term
Once you RSVP, you'll be sent a reminder before the training begins. If you sign up but then can't make it, there's no need to e-mail the presenters.
About the locations:
Where's Avery Library? Here's a campus map. The library is on the East side of the courtyard in front of the building.
Where's Downs-Lauritsen? Here's a campus map. It's easiest to find the room by entering from the 2nd floor entrance on the North side of the building (if you're coming from Hameetman Center, head towards the machine shop and keep walking straight; go up the stairs to the 2nd floor and swipe your card to enter.)
Please note that there is no food or drink allowed in Avery Library; please be sure to eat something before or after the training.