To everyone associated with BMI,

Last night’s shootings at Michigan State University touch all of us, in many ways.  There is probably no one on this mailing list who does not have at least one friend or family member who is associated with the MSU community.  We all feel the pain and anger, both in their immediacy and in the many ways they will linger.

With the agreement of Dr. Amer (today’s seminar speaker), today’s seminar is cancelled, out of respect for the events in East Lansing, and to create an opportunity for us to gather as friends, to begin to come to grips with last night’s tragedy.

BMI will host a gathering in the 7^th floor library at 11:30 AM.  For those who cannot join in person, the seminar Zoom link will be active, and projected, so you can participate in that manner.  Food will be provided.

Information about mental health assistance that is available on campus is provided below (thanks to Madison Walton).

Take care – of yourself, your family and friends, and others,

Phil

Join Zoom Meeting (will start at 11:30 AM): https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/92818543731?pwd=MmNNd1pMbnBrNVhZK1I3TSswQ2hHdz09Meeting ID: 928 1854 3731
​​​​​​​Passcode: 967873

Mental Health Resources

The Campus Health Center has started a new mental health triage to help connect students with the appropriate care and support they may need in a variety of situations. That form can be accessed here: https://health.wayne.edu/mentalhealthtriage/?utm_source=link&utm_medium=email-63c16cc875bd9&utm_campaign=Mental+health+triage+available+through+the+Campus+Health+Center&utm_content=mental+health+triage+form.

CAPS also offers drop-in virtual sessions called Let’s Talk. Virtual Let's Talk Is a program that provides Wayne State University students with the opportunity to seek free, private, virtual drop-in consultations using Zoom with a professional counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Although there is no set time for consultations, they typically take 15 to 20 minutes.

Let's Talk is NOT traditional counseling, instead students receive information on solutions, resources, immediate problem-solving, and support. To meet with a Let's Talk Counselor, just virtually drop into one of the Zoom meetings. Meeting times can be found here: https://caps.wayne.edu/outreach/lets-talk

Crisis contacts can be found here: https://caps.wayne.edu/crisis/emergency-contacts

General information for other CAPS resources and support can be found on their main webpage: https://caps.wayne.edu/