In support of mental health and suicide prevention California State University Bakersfield Counseling Center hosted 10th annual Candlelight Event at the Student Union Patio. 

This candlelight event was Counseling Center ten years ago to support suicide prevention and address mental health concerns.  

During this event there were many heartfelt words by the speakers Eric Lord Director of the Counseling Center and Alisa Sanches a board member of Save a Life Today talking about how important this event was and how it can change lives and spread awareness among students and faculty members.  

Alisia Sanchez, a board member of Save a Life Today said, “I wish there were more events like this especially in the month of suicide prevention awareness month.”   

This event equipped students and staff with knowledge and how they could support students dealing with suicide— Such as texting 988 when you have suicidal thoughts.

“The whole purpose of this event is to light candles in the remembrance of those impacted on suicide whether they lost somebody or have had thoughts themselves or if they simply care.,” said Eric Lord, Director of the Counseling Center. 

For ten years California State University Bakersfield has had this event to support and spread awareness for mental health and suicide prevention at CSUB for help you can call the number 988 or go to the counseling site  Counseling Center | California State University, Bakersfield (csub.edu)