Building Stronger Communities: Bellevue College & KBCS Collaborate for Mental Health Awareness
At Bellevue College, students and the community benefit from the collaboration between dedicated faculty and staff members like Steve Martel and Tamara Boynton Howard. Both of whom play a vital role in promoting mental health and wellness on campus. 91.3 KBCS Mental Health awareness reports.
Bellevue College’s Student Counseling Center
Steve Martel, Bellevue College’s Student Counselor & Professor, is an advocate for mental health support through student-centered initiatives. He works closely with the college’s Counseling Center, offering programs like the Quarterly Destress Events. Quarterly Destress Events are where students can engage in healing activities designed to reduce stress and promote emotional well-being.
Bellevue College’s Health Promotion Management (HPM) HUB
Tamara Boynton Howard is Bellevue College’s Health Promotion & Education Associate Professor and Program Chair. Similarly as Steve, she is deeply committed to raising awareness about mental health and community wellness. She has spearheaded impactful projects to promote health education and mental wellness on campus. One of her recent initiatives, Crafting for a Cause, is a part of October’s Suicide Prevention Month efforts. This event, held in the Health Promotion Management (HPM) HUB, provides a space for students and the Bellevue Community to create health awareness ribbons and buttons to support various causes. Crafting for a Cause will take place on October 15, 2024, and will offer free snacks and drinks.
At 91.3 KBCS Mental Health awareness is important and we are proud to collaborate with Bellevue College faculty members like Steve and Tamara who share a commitment to planting the seeds for a better future. Their efforts align with KBCS’s mission to foster a connected and informed community. As we continue to support important mental health initiatives, we invite you to join us in supporting KBCS by donating to keep these collaborations thriving and helping us continue to bring relevant programming to the airwaves.
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