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Drake Student Counseling Center The counseling center is a free resource for Drake students. We’re here for you! (515)-216-5100

We’re at the midpoint of the semester, which can be when coping strategies start to fall and stress starts to build. Are...
10/15/2026

We’re at the midpoint of the semester, which can be when coping strategies start to fall and stress starts to build. Are you wanting to learn new ways to cope or build on the strategies that you have? Do you have questions about how to cope with stress?

Join us this Thursday for Third Space and take home some fidgets that can help you respond and cope with stress. We will be in Johansen 230 at 1pm.

Are you feeling stressed and needing a space to feel relaxed or learn how to relax? Join us this Friday in Johansen Stud...
09/22/2026

Are you feeling stressed and needing a space to feel relaxed or learn how to relax? Join us this Friday in Johansen Student Center 230 from 1-3pm for Third Space! We’ll have snacks, fidgets, study tips, and the chance to learn some ways to relax when things get stressful. You can stay the whole time or just a little while.

Any student that comes will be entered into a raffle to win up to $15 Bulldog Bucks.

We can’t wait to see you this Friday.

Studying can be challenging sometimes, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Stop by this Friday to have a place ...
09/15/2026

Studying can be challenging sometimes, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Stop by this Friday to have a place to relax or receive a list of helpful study tips that you can put into practice at third space or in your day to day.

We’ll also have fidgets and snacks if you simply need a place to take a study break. We hope to see you on Friday!

Third Space Pizza party brought new connections and Uno rivals 😏! We loved connecting over some playfulness as we kicked...
09/11/2026

Third Space Pizza party brought new connections and Uno rivals 😏! We loved connecting over some playfulness as we kicked off the first Third Space of the year!

Students offered a lot of fun and interactive activities that we can do moving forward! We can’t wait to see you next week!

September is Su***de Awareness Month, which may leave many questioning “what can I do to honor or support this month.” G...
09/09/2026

September is Su***de Awareness Month, which may leave many questioning “what can I do to honor or support this month.” Given that thousands of individuals are impacted by su***de each year, it’s important to continue to bring awareness and also create environments where support is offered rather than shame.

Here are 5 ways that you can honor Su***de Awareness Month this month and support prevention moving forward:

✨Participate in Local Walks or take your own around campus.

✨Create a Messages of Hope wall that invites in kind and encouraging messages to your home or the larger campus environment.

✨Get QPR trained! We have many throughout the school year, with two occurring in September on the 10th and 17th from 4-5pm in JSC 350

✨Find a day to check on the people that you care about and that may be having a challenging time.

✨If you’re a part of a student organization or student led program or fraternity or sorority, host a You Belong Here Campaign.

Remember that you don’t have to wait until it gets worse to seek support. You can call or text 988 for immediate support, or access TimelyCare via the mobile App Store or TimelyCare.com/drake to talk to someone immediately.

Third Space is a place outside of friends, family, or solitude where you can experience connection, relaxation? And lear...
09/08/2026

Third Space is a place outside of friends, family, or solitude where you can experience connection, relaxation? And learn ways to improve your wellness. We kick it Third Space this year on Friday at 1pm in JSC 230! Come for a little while or the entire time. We hope to see you there.

Third Space is back starting September 11th! Students may come and go between the 2 hours, with most interactive activit...
09/08/2026

Third Space is back starting September 11th! Students may come and go between the 2 hours, with most interactive activities occurring between 1-2pm.

Need a place to slow down and improve well-being? Third Space.

Want a place to connect with a counselor? Third Space.

Want to include a weekly space focused on your mental health? Third Space.

Join us for the kick off, next Friday! We look forward to seeing you then and the Fridays to follow.

September is Su***de Awareness Month. But what does this really mean? This is a month where many are grieving loss, refl...
09/03/2026

September is Su***de Awareness Month. But what does this really mean? This is a month where many are grieving loss, reflecting on their experiences in recovery, and learning more about the prevalence and ways to support someone in need.

At the Broadlawns Drake Student Counseling Center, we recognize the importance of early intervention, which begins with awareness of the warning signs. QPR Trainings are 1 hour presentations that equip participants with strategies to notice the warning signs and support someone in receiving help if they are experiencing a mental health emergency or suicidal ideation.

This free training is open to the public. If you're interested, we encourage you to get signed up today.

Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A49AFA622A46-65376233-qprtraining #/

Have you ever felt overwhelmed throughout your body? Maybe it’s hard to focus or concentrate, or all noises and connecti...
09/02/2026

Have you ever felt overwhelmed throughout your body? Maybe it’s hard to focus or concentrate, or all noises and connection feels “too much.” When we are overloaded, it doesn’t only impact our thoughts, but it impacts our body. Swipe through to learn different ways to practice sensory regulation.

In one month, many bulldogs will be preparing to return to campus or for the first time! As you make this transition, we...
07/20/2026

In one month, many bulldogs will be preparing to return to campus or for the first time! As you make this transition, we invite you to think about your mental health needs.

What are the things that helped you to improve your mental well-being while home or over the last year? We encourage you to start creating that list and even bring those reminders with you, if able. Some items are tangible, while others are experiential. Regardless, having representations and tools that can improve your mental health can help ensure you have the support you need when you need it.

What’s in your mental health first aid kit?

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2970 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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+15152165100

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