TUgether for Mental Health
Tulane is a place where we care for ourselves, each other, and our communities out loud.
The TUgether for Mental Health campaign, running September 2026, invites Tulanians to come together to reduce stigma through education, learn new ways to support one another, and build a stronger campus community. This includes starting conversations with our friends, colleagues, and community about the ways mental health show up in our lives and how we can support one another every day and in times of crisis.
Presented by Wave of Support
Wave of Support is a campus-wide, collaborative program that supports students’ mental and emotional health at Tulane University. The Wave of Support team brings together the programs and services of the many existing student support offices on campus with the goal of building a healthier campus by enhancing the holistic experience of our students in the realm of wellbeing.
Thank you to our many campus and community partners who have worked with us to bring this campaign to life! Check out our list of collaborators here.
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Our commitment to caring for each other extends beyond the month of September - check out ways you can learn more and get involved with this work.
Participate in the TUgether Campaign!
As an undergraduate student, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Joining the Green Bandana Project.
- Attending workshops and events throughout TUgether for Mental Health and beyond. Check out our events and others on WaveSync.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward, aka, checking in on the people around you. Not sure where to start? Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Downloading Mental Health Complete and checking out all of the services available to you through that platform.
- Reaching out to a classmate you haven't spoken to in a while - just to check in and say hi.
- Having a conversation with your friend group about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
- Considering involvement with a student organization or group that focuses on mental health, such as: NAMI On Campus, Tulane Music Therapy Club, the Tulane University Peer Health Educators.
- First-year students: Applying for the Wave of Support Leadership Academy! This program runs weekly through the fall and spring semesters and focuses on Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. The application is open August 17 - September 7 on the Wave of Support WaveSync page.
As a graduate student, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Joining the Green Bandana Project.
- Attending workshops and events throughout TUgether for Mental Health and beyond. Check out our events and others on WaveSync.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward - aka, checking in on the people around you. Not sure where to start? Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Downloading the Mental Health Complete app and reviewing the virtual resources available on that platform (available to any Tulane student who has paid the Student Health Fee)
- Reaching out to a classmate you haven't spoken to in a while - just to check in and say hi.
- Having a conversation with your friend group about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a faculty member, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Joining the Wave of Support Network!
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Checking out our Faculty Resources page to find our toolkit for supporting mental wellbeing in the classroom.
- Inviting Wave of Support staff to present at one of your classes or department meetings this year.
- Picking up a Red Folder from the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT) to familiarize yourself with campus resources.
- Submitting advice and words of encouragement for current students.
- Attending workshops and events through TUgether and beyond! Check out our events and others on WaveSync.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward - aka, checking in on the people around you. Not sure where to start? Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Scheduling some time for coffee with a colleague you want to catch up with.
- Having a conversation with your colleagues about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a staff member, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Joining the Wave of Support Network!
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Inviting Wave of Support staff to present at one of your department meetings this year.
- Submitting advice and words of encouragement for current students.
- Attending workshops and events through TUgether and beyond! Check out our events and others on WaveSync.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward - aka, checking in on the people around you. Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Scheduling some time for coffee with a colleague you want to catch up with.
- Having a conversation with your colleagues about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a Tulane alum, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Submitting advice and words of encouragement for current students.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward - aka, checking in on the people around you. Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Scheduling some time for coffee with a colleague you want to catch up with.
- Having a conversation with your friends about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a Tulane family member or parent, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Submitting advice and words of encouragement for current students.
- Gratitude is good for us - challenge yourself to 30 days of gratitude.
- Mapping out your own network of resources - who can you reach out to for support when you need it? Taking the time to write out names, numbers, and coping techniques can help Future You weather whatever comes. This care plan offers some useful prompts to consider.
- Breaking the stigma - educate yourself around mental health myths and facts.
- Seize the Awkward - aka, checking in on the people around you. Review our conversation guide for having difficult conversations with friends.
- Checking out this conversation guide from the JED Foundation for families and parents concerned about their teen's mental health. Additional guides and resources are available on the JED Foundation website.
- Having a conversation with your family about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a Registered Student Organization, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training. Consider inviting Wave of Support staff to facilitate QPR or a QPR debrief for your student organization.
- Reposting information from Wave of Support's Instagram.
- Having a conversation with your organization about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
As a Tulane Campus Office or Department, some of the ways you can be involved include...
- Joining the Wave of Support Network!
- Preparing yourself to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help by completing the QPR Gatekeeper Training.
- Inviting Wave of Support staff to present at one of your department meetings this year. Request a workshop here or email waveofsupport@tulane.edu to get on our calendar!
- Reposting information from Wave of Support's Instagram.
- Having a conversation with your colleagues about mental health and how you can show up for each other.
Ask a Question. Save a Life.
Question, Persaude, Refer (QPR) Training
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of people, like you, are using QPR to save the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Through the Wave of Support and the Mentor Institute, QPR training is now available to anyone with a tulane.edu email address! Log on today to learn how you can help save a life.
Check Out Our 2026 Events!
TUgether for Mental Health is kicking off with Tulane Tuesday! Wear your Tulane gear and stop by the LBC to get a free lifesaver donut and information about the lifesaving QPR training available to all Tulanians.
Location: LBC Main Hallway
Presented in collaboration with: Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
This free drop-in boxing event is for participants looking to "knockout negativity" with the help of some fun cardio boxing workouts in a small group with a trainer. There will be a focus on negative self-talk and behavior change techniques to implore a more positive mindset heading into the school year! Boxing gloves and proper instruction will be provided.
Location: Reily Center Personal Training Studio
Presented in collaboration with: Campus Recreation
Just 20 minutes can change your whole day. Join Dolores Hemphill, Assistant Dean of College Advising and professionally trained Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor, for 20 minutes of lightly led mindfulness practices. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat in LBC 209 between 12:00-12:30 pm. Dolores will lead a mindfulness practice 12:30-12:50 pm.
Location: LBC 209
Presented in collaboration with: College Advising
Meet new people, expand your circle, and grow your Tulane krewe at Cultivate Your Krewe: Speed Friending! This casual social event gives you the chance to rotate through quick one-on-one conversations designed to make meeting people feel a little easier. Whether you're looking to make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply practice putting yourself out there, this is a fun and welcoming way to connect with others on campus.
Location: The Garage in the Small Family Collaboration Hub
Presented by: The Well for Health Promotion
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Tidewater Lobby
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: McAlister Walkway
The Green Bandana Project is a program for students that raises mental health awareness, reduces stigma, and connects students to mental health and suicide prevention resources. Join our team by completing a short training workshop, carrying resource cards, and tying a green bandana to your backpack or another visible location as a way to let your peers know that you are a trusted person who knows how and where to reach out for help.
The Green Bandana Project is NOT mental health treatment, peer counseling, crisis intervention, or suicide risk assessment. Instead, the Green Bandana Project is all about listening without judgment, distributing resource cards, empowering students to seek help, and fighting stigma.
This workshop is for students who have NOT already completed the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training. If you have already completed the QPR training and would like to only attend the Green Bandana Project Workshop, please join us at 4 PM.
3 PM - 4 PM: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
4 PM - 5 PM: The Green Bandana Project Workshop
Questions about the program or this workshop? Reach out to Rachel Weber at rweber1@tulane.edu!
Location: LBC 208
Stop by this quiet space to walk a small labyrinth, learn about its connection to meditation, and enjoy a moment of peace.
Location: Commons 300, Diboll Gallery
Presented by: The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
Building Self-Awareness for Success will discuss tools to promote self-awareness for success in both personal and professional areas utilizing the Wheel of Health, Johari Window, and 16 Personalities inventory. The presentation will begin with a brief overview of how success is defined and the benefits of self-awareness in everyday life, including its importance in mental health. The presentation will proceed with an overview of three tools to increase self-awareness. If time allows, participants will be able to utilize one of the tools and discuss perceived helpfulness in their lives.
Location: Tidewater 2414
Presented by: The Office of Advising and Student Success at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
The Green Bandana Project is a program for students that raises mental health awareness, reduces stigma, and connects students to mental health and suicide prevention resources. Join our team by completing a short training workshop, carrying resource cards, and tying a green bandana to your backpack or another visible location as a way to let your peers know that you are a trusted person who knows how and where to reach out for help.
The Green Bandana Project is NOT mental health treatment, peer counseling, crisis intervention, or suicide risk assessment. Instead, the Green Bandana Project is all about listening without judgment, distributing resource cards, empowering students to seek help, and fighting stigma.
This workshop is for students who have NOT already completed the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training. If you have already completed the QPR training and would like to only attend the Green Bandana Project Workshop, please join us at 4 PM.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: The Green Bandana Project Workshop
Questions about the program or this workshop? Reach out to Rachel Weber at rweber1@tulane.edu!
Location: LBC 208
Just 20 minutes can change your whole day. Join Dolores Hemphill, Assistant Dean of College Advising and professionally trained Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor, for 20 minutes of lightly led mindfulness practices. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat in LBC 209 between 12:00-12:30 pm. Dolores will lead a mindfulness practice 12:30-12:50 pm.
Location: LBC 209
Presented in collaboration with: College Advising
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Wave of Support staff and colleagues will table on campus to provide resources and support to the Tulane community. Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training materials will be available, along with other mental health resources.
Location: McAlister Walkway
Presented in collaboration with: Campus Health
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Wave of Support staff and colleagues will table on campus to provide resources and support to the Tulane community. Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training materials will be available, along with other mental health resources.
Location: Tidewater Lobby
Presented in collaboration with: Campus Health and Student Resource and Support Services
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: 127 Elk Place
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: McAlister Walkway
Wondering what to do to thrive in college? Understanding your natural talents is a KEY to success in college, thriving both on and off campus. Join us to dive in to your CliftonStrengths and discover how you can use your skills to find success and joy in life, inside and outside of the classroom.
Location: LBC 203
Presented by: The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
Step into a stronger, healthier you at Mind & Motion—a powerful one-day event combining mental resilience training with personalized fitness screenings. Designed to promote total well-being, this challenge will push your limits, boost your self-awareness, and provide actionable insights into your physical and mental health. Whether you're looking to level up your mental game, check in on your physical wellness, or just get inspired, this event is your launchpad for lasting change.
Location: Reily Student Recreation Center Atrium
Presented by: Campus Recreation
Does health and wellness ever feel confusing and complicated? Do you wish you had a space to chat about different topics with someone knowledgeable? Stop by The Well for Health Promotion's Wellness Pop-Up to learn about holistic wellness! Our monthly Wellness Pop-Ups center on different themes relevant to you. We focus on how all aspects of our health are interconnected and the importance of prioritizing your well-being. Pick up wellness tips, educational resources, and free giveaways. In September, we'll be discussing mental well-being, gratitude, and supportive relationships in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. Drop in to chat with staff and learn more about available resources!
Location: McAlister Walkway
Presented by: The Well for Health Promotion
A LEGO® Serious Play® Workshop on Stress, Burnout, and Thriving in College.
Location: LBC 210
Presented by: The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
Come get a sweet treat from CMVSS and discuss how we can reduce the stigma around seeking support for our mental health.
Location: McAlister Walkway (rain location: LBC Pederson Lobby)
Presented by: Case Management and Victim Support Services
Just 20 minutes can change your whole day. Join Dolores Hemphill, Assistant Dean of College Advising and professionally trained Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor, for 20 minutes of lightly led mindfulness practices. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat in LBC 209 between 12:00-12:30 pm. Dolores will lead a mindfulness practice 12:30-12:50 pm.
Location: LBC 209
Presented in collaboration with: College Advising
Join Wave of Support, Newcomb Institute, and the Center for Intercultural Life for this interactive workshop focusing on the ways we care for ourselves and each other.
Location: Commons 300, Diboll Gallery
Presented in collaboration with: Newcomb Institute and the Center for Intercultural Life
The Green Bandana Project is a program for students that raises mental health awareness, reduces stigma, and connects students to mental health and suicide prevention resources. Join our team by completing a short training workshop, carrying resource cards, and tying a green bandana to your backpack or another visible location as a way to let your peers know that you are a trusted person who knows how and where to reach out for help.
The Green Bandana Project is NOT mental health treatment, peer counseling, crisis intervention, or suicide risk assessment. Instead, the Green Bandana Project is all about listening without judgment, distributing resource cards, empowering students to seek help, and fighting stigma.
This workshop is for students who have already completed the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training. Please complete the online QPR training before attending this session.
Location: LBC 209
Does health and wellness ever feel confusing and complicated? Do you wish you had a space to chat about different topics with someone knowledgeable? Stop by The Well for Health Promotion's Wellness Pop-Up to learn about holistic wellness! Our monthly Wellness Pop-Ups center on different themes relevant to you. We focus on how all aspects of our health are interconnected and the importance of prioritizing your well-being. Pick up wellness tips, educational resources, and free giveaways. In September, we'll be discussing mental well-being, gratitude, and supportive relationships in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. Drop in to chat with staff and learn more about available resources!
Location: Wave City Market
Presented by: The Well for Health Promotion
Join us for a condensed screening of "One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit." Through selected clips and facilitated discussion, we will explore the realities of young adults who struggle with mental health disorders.
Location: Tidewater (Room TBD)
Presented in collaboration with: The Office of Institutional Excellence and Opportunity at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Join the Tulane Athletics Behavioral Health and Performance (TABHP) team for this special volleyball game highlighting mental health. TUABH and their partners will provide information regarding mental health and wellness for those attending the game.
Location: Devlin Fieldhouse
Presented by: Tulane Athletics
In partnership with NTC Career Services and Wave of Support, this event will feature panelists from the Tulane and New Orleans community with a variety of backgrounds in the mental health field. Our student moderator will facilitate questions to our panelists, followed by a 30-minute networking session for students to continue their conversations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Lake Theater
Presented in collaboration with: NTC Career Services, Tulane School of Social Work
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Murphy Lobby
Join us at Positively Blooming to brighten our campus, one flower at a time. Stop by our table as we spread joy and positivity through the gift of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: McAlister Walkway
Join us for a two-hour Mental Health Awareness Month event focused on promoting student well-being through interactive self-care activities, stress-management strategies, positive peer connections, and wellness resources. Participants will explore four engaging stations centered on self-care planning and reflection, mindfulness and stress relief, positive affirmations and encouragement, and assistive technology tools that support mental health, organization, and academic success.
Through hands-on activities and practical take-away resources, students will develop personalized wellness strategies, practice healthy coping skills, learn about campus and community support services, and discover digital tools that can enhance both personal well-being and academic performance. Participants will leave with actionable techniques and resources to support their ongoing mental health and success..
Location: Goldman Center for Student Accessibility, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25
Presented by: The Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
Tulane faculty members are sometimes first responders when a student is in crisis, so equipping faculty with the right tools is crucial. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of people, like you, are using QPR to save the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Please join Wave of Support staff for a lunch-time workshop where participants are trained and certified in QPR Training. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Lunch will be provided by CELT.
Location: Howard-Tilton Memoral Library, Third Floor, CELT-ILC Suite
Presented in collaboration with: Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching
Just 20 minutes can change your whole day. Join Dolores Hemphill, Assistant Dean of College Advising and professionally trained Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor, for 20 minutes of lightly led mindfulness practices. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat in LBC 209 between 12:00-12:30 pm. Dolores will lead a mindfulness practice 12:30-12:50 pm.
Location: LBC 209
Presented in collaboration with: College Advising
As one session of series running throughout the school year, a shared meal will be offered to students as a foundation for community building discussion on the topic of how communities can affect, normalize, and support needs of those dealing with mental health challenges.
Location: LBC 210
Presented by: The Resolution & Restorative Engagement Program
Please join us for an online workshop designed to promote healthy habits from anywhere. This opportunity will include components of Wave of Support's Coping Skills workshop along with important considerations for digital wellness. Participants will walk away with tools and tips to manage stress both online and in person.
Location: Zoom (Registration link coming soon!)
The Green Bandana Project is a program for students that raises mental health awareness, reduces stigma, and connects students to mental health and suicide prevention resources. Join our team by completing a short training workshop, carrying resource cards, and tying a green bandana to your backpack or another visible location as a way to let your peers know that you are a trusted person who knows how and where to reach out for help.
The Green Bandana Project is NOT mental health treatment, peer counseling, crisis intervention, or suicide risk assessment. Instead, the Green Bandana Project is all about listening without judgment, distributing resource cards, empowering students to seek help, and fighting stigma.
This workshop is for students who have already completed the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training. Please complete the online QPR training before attending this session.
Location: Mussafer 116
To celebrate the month-long TUgether for Mental Health campaign, please join us in Pocket Park for a Mental Health Fair, featuring tables from student organizations, campus departments, and community partners with free resources and giveaways.
Location: LBC Pocket Park + Pederson Lobby
Join Wave of Support and Campus Recreation as we walk together to support NAMI Walks and ensure vital, free NAMI programs and services are available to provide help and hope to those in need.
Location: Audubon Park
Register for the walk and join our team!
Presented in collaboration with: Campus Recreation
Faculty and staff who are members of the Wave of Support Network are invited to this social hour to connect!
Location: Cudd Hall Lobby
We Did It TUgether
The TUgether for Mental Health campaign could not have happened without the incredible support from our campus and community partners.
Academic Learning and Tutoring Center | Advancement | Alumni Relations | Athletics | Campus Health | Campus Recreation | Campus Services | Case Management and Victim Support Services | Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching | Center for Global Education | Center for Intercultural Life | College Advising | College Programs | Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) | Family Programs | Goldman Center for Student Accessibility | Housing and Residence Life | Human Resources & Equal Opportunity | Lavin-Bernick Center | Newcomb Institute | Newcomb-Tulane College | NTC Career Services | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs | Office of International Students and Scholars | Student Affairs | Student Success | The Well for Health Promotion | Title IX | Tulane Recovery Community | University Communications
Special Thanks to:
Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) NOLA | Generation S.O.S. | Bake Back America
