Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Resource Guide
Saluki Unity Subcommittee of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This group is designed to help educate the heart and soul of non-minority student- athlete peers. They present ideas and create space for dialogue that unites all Salukis.
Press Release
Resources
Multicultural Resource Center
Available to ALL SALUKI STUDENTS! Includes the Black resource center, the hispanic/latino resource center, LGBTQ resource center, and women's resource center.Learn More: https://orientation.siu.edu/resource-fair/index.php
Contact: 618-453-4730 or Associate Chancellor for Diversity Todd Bryson
Email: tsb30@siu.edu
MVC Social Justice and Racial Equality
Conference resource guide to mobilize voices for change in the areas of social justice and equality.Learn More: http://mvc-sports.com/feature/onevalley?
Mentors
Dr. Julie Partridge- Faculty Athletic Rep (Mental Health and Well Being Mentor)Jevon Mamon - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Racial and Social Justice Mentor)
Katie Gerlach - Senior Associate AD for Operations/SWA (Women Empowerment Mentor)
Committee
Nick Hill - Head Football Coach
Lance Rhodes - Head Baseball Coach
Jen Sewell - Head Softball Coach
Carmen Dammerman - Office Support Specialist
Ivan Sanchez - Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach
Michael Black - Coordinator of Social Media/Licensing & Branding
Richard Jones - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country
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Past Events
Saluki Unity Run/Walk
Saluki Unity Toy Drive
Mental Health
Supporting Saluki Mental Health - Resources
Amongst the current landscape of the world and College life it is important that we prioritize our mental health and ensure we making sure we are health not only in body but also in mind. This resource guide provides several places that student-athletes can reach out for help, both on campus and off campus.
On-Campus
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – 618.453.3311 (appointments)
https://shc.siu.edu/counseling/
Counselors are available by phone at 618.453.5371
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SIU Clinical Center – 618.453.2361
http://clinicalcenter.siu.edu
Dr. Julie Partridge (Faculty Athletics Rep and sport psychology consultant)
618.453.3119 // jpartrid@siu.edu
Off Campus - Nationwide
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 - 1.800.273.8255
After-Hours Crisis Number: 618.985.0911
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, confidential, 24/7 support and information via text messaging. To use:
- Text “GO” to 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly.
- The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment
Off Campus - Local
Stress & Trauma Treatment Center – 618.252.9036
Patrick Brown, MSW (works for STT Center above) – 618.559.2515
Centerstone of Illinois - 855.608.3560
Centerstone provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare (psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, individual and group counseling, and crisis services for ages 3-adult).
Open Access Assessments are available M-F 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locations in Carbondale, Marion, and West Frankfort. Private insurance and Medicaid are accepted.
The Survivor Empowerment Center – 618.549.4807; toll-free 24 hour hotline – 1.800.334.2094
Outpatient and residential counseling specializing in domestic violence & sexual assault/abuse survivors.
Shawnee Behavioral Health – 618.969.8283
Locations in Carbondale & Marion; Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee discount
Psychiatric medication management
Murphysboro Health Center - 618.687.3418
Location in Murphysboro; Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee discount
Counselors and case managers available
Carterville Family Practice Center – 618.985.4841
Location in Carterville; Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee discount
Community Health and Emergency Services (Cedar Court Clinic) – 618.457.7821
Location in Carbondale; Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee discount
Podcasts
A great way to dynamically expand your knowledge of mental health but also to hear the stories of others and their journeys. Podcasts provide an excellent resource in increasing our breadth of knowledge which doing so in such an easy manner.
- Increase Your Impact
- Brene Brown: Unlocking Us
- Unit3d
- Therapy for Black Girls
- All Black Men Need Therapy
- ED (eating disorders) Matters Podcast
- Outsports
- The Black (Un)conscious
- Black Mental Health Matters
- Silent Symptoms: Black Mental Health
- The Happiness Lab
- The Eating Disorders Recovery Podcast with Dr. Janean Anderson
Movies/Videos
The easiest way to learn is through watching right? Sit back, relax and learn through an array of interesting documentaries and video on topics of mental health and wellbeing.
- Chasing the Present
- “It Gets Better” Project (videos featuring LGBTQ+ experiences) https://itgetsbetter.org/
- Persons of Interest: Nafis Ricks (https://youtu.be/J3T5KrRkYMU)
- (TedX) Black Mental Health Matters: Phillips Roundtree (https://youtu.be/meHVNJ5Y05g)
- (TedX) Reimagining Mental Health Discourse among African Americans: Dr. Shaun Fletcher (https://youtu.be/j5RcWNvu12U)
- ‘It’s OK to not be OK’: What top athletes have said about mental health in sport (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N5RT5vXEus)
- (TedX) Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent: Victoria Garrick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdk7pLpbIls)
- Billy Porter Gives a Brief History of Queer Political Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoXH-Yqwyb0
Books
Another fantastic resource is through books, delve deeper into topics of masculinity, mental health and wellbeing and much more from this list below:
- The Masks of Masculinity by Lewis Howes
- Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari
- Before Happiness by Shawn Achor
- The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
- The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker
- Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks On Me (Charlamagne Tha God)
- Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
- What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan
Apps
Given the amount of screen time we have now in our lives these apps can be easily implemented into your own routine with a touch of a button, whether it be through meditation (Headspace, Liberate) or mental health resource guides (The Safe Place, Moodfit)
- The Safe Place
- Calm
- Headspace
- Liberate
- Moodfit
- MoodMission
- Depression CBT Self-Help Guide
Melanin & Mental Health (www.melaninandmentalhealth.com)
The Unplug Collective (www.theunplugcollective.com)
Athletes Connected (www.athletesconnected.umich.edu)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Mia KubiukCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Fernanda Sánchez
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Uriel Tejeda Barajas
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariana Sánchez