Caltech Connect Training

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Caltech Connect Training

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.

Winter Term 2026 Schedule and Links to RSVP

• Monday, March 2nd, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Avery Library - Students only: - RSVP here.

• Thursday, February 26th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Avery Library - Staff and Postdocs only: - RSVP here.

• Faculty-only training: date and time TBA

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 location:

Where's Avery Library? Here's a campus map. The library is on the East side of the courtyard in front of the building.

Please note that there is no food or drink allowed in Avery Library; please be sure to eat something before or after the training.