WSU HOPE Services

02/18/2026

Complete a survey for a chance to win either a red parking spot for an entire semester or a $250 Green Phire VISA gift card, among other prizes! The confidential National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey can be found in your Wichita State email inbox sent by WSU's Health, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Services department. For questions about the survey, contact Cora Olson, Assistant Director of HOPE Services, at 316-978-4792 or cora.olson@wichita.edu.

02/16/2026

On Wednesday, WSU accepted a free naloxone distribution box from the Office of the Kansas Attorney General.
Located in the Rhatigan Student Center on the Wichita State campus, students will be able to grab free naloxone whenever it is needed.

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General has kicked off an initiative, thanks to a grant from the Kansas Fights Addiction Board, to deploy naloxone distribution boxes on campuses across the state of Kansas. The Attorney General has partnered with Emily’s Hope, DCCCA and Kansas higher education institutions to make naloxone accessible. We are so grateful to have received a donation that will increase the safety of our campus community!

Read more on Naloxone distribution boxes expanding statewide at https://www.kwch.com/2026/02/12/naloxone-distribution-boxes-expanding-statewide/

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Whether it is a partner,friend, or family member, take a few minutes to connect with someone you love :)

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Whether it is a partner, friend, or family member take a moment to connect with a loved one 🙂

02/13/2026

Continuing with the Healthy Relationship theme, let's take moment to reflect on self love.

Take care of yourself today by doing something to celebrate you :)

02/11/2026

Valentine's Day is this weekend, so let's talk about consent!

Asking for consent in an intimate setting is a vital part of communication, no matter what your relationship status is.

For more information about consent, click our link tree and look through our SAAM resources to find a service that meets your needs :)

02/11/2026

Today we are focusing on communication in relationships, specifically conflict.

When we approach conflict, we want to focus on strategies that are effective. These tips will help you when trying to improve clarity in communication that involves conflict.

If you are concerned about communicating with a partner or friend, click our link tree and look through our SAAM resources to find a service that meets your needs :)

02/09/2026

This week HOPE Services will be talking about Relationships!

Stay tuned for more info about relationships and communication.

If you are concerned that your relationship is toxic, click our link tree and look through our SAAM resources to find a service that meets your needs :)

01/22/2026

Thank you Shockers! Yesterday was our Suspenders4Hope® Day and Black out Mental Health Stigma game. You guys brought the energy and did not disappoint!

Thank you Wichita & WSU for an amazing day and your commitment to mental wellness!

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01/22/2026

We're so proud of Dr. Kathryn “Kat” Fishwick’s accomplishments during her time with HOPE Services and can't wait to watch as she continues to change the world! Thank you, Kat, for everything! 💛🖤

🌱 Applied Learning in Action!
Dr. Kathryn “Kat” Fishwick’s work with HOPE Services shows how research, prevention, and student outreach come together to make campus and community wellness stronger. From teen dating violence research to creating monthlong awareness campaigns, her applied learning journey at WSU helped shape meaningful change and launch her career in health promotion.
Read the full story: Wichita.edu/Kathryn
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01/20/2026

Hey Shockers! Don't forget - TOMORROW is Suspenders4Hope® Day in Wichita and at WSU!

Join us for a community-wide day of action, awareness, and connection as we promote mental wellness, prevent su***de and remind everyone that support is always available.

Here's how you can tap in:

🟡 Stop by the Welcome Tables in the Rhatigan Student Center on Jan. 20–21, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

🟡 Attend the FREE Mental Wellness & Preventing Su***de Training on Jan. 21, 9:00–11:30 a.m., RSC Room 264. Register at: suspenders4hope.com/events

🟡 Wear black and head to Koch Arena at 6:30 p.m. as Shocker Men’s Basketball takes on East Carolina in the Blackout Mental Health Stigma Game. The first 3000 attendees get at free Suspenders4Hope® bracelet!
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01/20/2026

Hey Wichita! Join us TOMORROW in blacking out mental health stigma! 🏀🧠

Wichita State Men’s Basketball is taking on East Carolina @6:30 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena in collaboration with Suspenders4Hope® Day. The first 3000 guests receive a FREE Suspenders4Hope® bracelet.

Together, we’re raising awareness to show that no matter who you are or what you’re going through, your mental health matters. ✅

Learn more at suspenders4hope.com/events

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