Owls support Owls. Together, we rise.  

Dear Temple Students, 

October is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, two observances that remind us of the importance of care, connection and compassion in our lives. These themes closely align with our Temple values and our shared responsibility to support one another.  

With help, there’s hope is more than a phrase; it’s a reminder that none of us are alone, and each of us has the power to help create a campus where compassion and care thrive. Our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone has access to the resources, relationships and opportunities needed to flourish is not limited to any one month; it is a priority all year long.   

Here are some ways you can engage this month and beyond.  

• Find your community: Explore student organizations that reflect your values and interests through the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. Belonging academically and socially is built through connection, and Temple has a network of peers and advocates ready to walk alongside you. 
• Attend workshops and programs: Join events offered by IDEAL and the Wellness Resource Center. These teams create holistic opportunities for engaging in meaningful conversations and developing skills to navigate life’s challenges. 
• Learn and share resources: Visit the Division of Health and Well-being’s Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention site to explore tools such as QPR Gatekeeper Training, crisis support and Tuttleman Counseling Services. These resources are designed to support both individual well-being and equip you to help others. 
• Check in with a friend: Sometimes the simplest action can have the greatest impact. Asking, “How are you, really?” can open the door for someone who may be feeling disconnected. Each of us can listen, show compassion and guide a peer to the resources they need.   

Remember: No one has to face challenges alone. Every conversation, every act of kindness and every connection we make contributes to a stronger Temple community. Being an Owl means looking out for one another. Hope grows when we know we belong, and when we lift each other, we remind ourselves what it truly means to be part of Temple’s cherry and white community. 

Resources at a Glance 

• Tuttleman Counseling Services (24/7 line): 215-204-7276 
• Temple University Police (24/7): 215-204-1234 
• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 
• IDEAL: diversity.temple.edu 
• Wellness Resource Center: wellness.temple.edu 

With care, 

Darrien Davenport  
Dean of Students   

Liz Zadnik 
Director of the Wellness Resource Center