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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hey Lions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I want to take a moment to reach out to you during what might be a challenging time. As the Dean of Students at
East Texas A&M University, my priority is your wellbeing—and I want you to know that you are not alone on this journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and feelings of hopelessness or despair may surface. Please remember:
<b>seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.</b> There are people who care about you and are ready to support you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">East Texas A&M University offers a variety of resources to help you through difficult times:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Counseling Center:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Staffed by caring professionals who will listen without judgment and provide guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">24/7 Crisis Support:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Call the Counseling Center at
<b>903-886-5145</b> or dial <b>988</b> for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<a href="https://www.etamu.edu/telus/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TELUS Health Student Support Program</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
Additional mental health assistance and peer-to-peer support, available anytime.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">👉</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2_ybV9FLSI"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Watch this short video</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> to learn how you can also support
a friend in need.<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">👉</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Visit the
</span><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/counseling-center/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Counseling Center website</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for more information and resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You matter to us, and your health and safety are our top priorities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you
need help—for yourself or for someone you care about.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Take care of yourself, Lions. We’re here for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri-Bold",sans-serif;color:#00386D">Judy Sackfield (She/Her/Hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Vice President for Student Affairs| Interim Vice President for Enrollment Mgt / Dean of Students<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#0088CF">Student Affairs
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">| McDowell Administration Building, 296<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P: 903.886.5171<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Mail:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">2600 S Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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