Thursday, January 2, 2025
1/2/2025
MAVS Matter at Colorado Mesa University will improve campus crisis response protocols, increase number of evidenced-based mental health trainings, provide educational seminars to improve student resiliency, and address lethal means among students with identified suicide risk. Colorado Mesa University (CMU), located in Mesa County, stands as the largest educational institution in western Colorado. Mesa County grapples with high suicide rates and substance misuse, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced behavioral health services. CMU's student population mirrors the region's demographics, further emphasizing the need for expanded support services to address the diverse needs of students. In fall 2023, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) saw an enrollment of 8,995 students, primarily traditional age undergraduate students. In terms of gender distribution, 46.9% were males, and 53.1% were females. The student body reflects diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, with 65.4% identifying as white, non-Hispanic, followed by 20.8% Hispanic (of any race), and 13.7 % from underrepresented groups. CMU has a sizeable percentage, 43.8%, of First-Generation students as well as students from a low socio-economic, 27.8%, status. MAVS Matter has four primary goals including enhancing the efficiency of our crisis response system through hiring a crisis clinician. This crisis clinician will network with local agencies and providers to foster community collaboration. The second goal is to provide training to assist the campus community to identify and address students with mental health concerns. CMU will be increasing the number of evidence-based training programs, offered free of charge, on campus. Goal three is to improved student resiliency through educational seminars. The seminars will be offered three times each semester through the duration of MAVS Matter. Voluntary mental health screenings will be available to identify individuals needing support. The final goal is to work with Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition on identifying and implementing strategies to reduce access to lethal means amongst students with identified suicide risk. In addition to education about lethal means, gun locks and lock boxes will be available to anyone who is interested. In conclusion, CMU recognizes the imperative to bolster behavioral health services, moving beyond reactionary responses to proactive prevention and comprehensive support. By prioritizing student welfare and fostering partnerships, CMU aims to create an environment where every student feels valued and supported in their academic journey.
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