Since the summer of 2000, the Suffolk University Counseling Center has developed and coordinated a program designed to raise awareness on campus regarding the signs of depression, prevention strategies, treatment options, and ways to support those who suffer from the disorder. The program is called: Action for Depression Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment and is known by its acronym, ADAPT.

The ADAPT program also relies on the Suffolk University community for additional assistance in continuing to build a caring environment.  Each year the Suffolk Samaritan Awards will be granted to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and groups on campus for the purpose of creating and delivering projects, events, and activities which:

• enhance awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression;
• address issues related to depression prevention or treatment; and
• display consistency with the goals and vision of ADAPT.

All students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to apply.

For each academic year, at least three grants, each with a maximum award of $1000, will be offered.  This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the Suffolk community to share their wisdom, creativity, and energy to develop projects that build on the efforts that have been made over the past years.  (Funds must be used for project supplies, materials, and outside consultants/resource people only and cannot include compensation for an applicant’s time or involvement.)

Applicants must either be a currently enrolled student (in good standing) or employee in order to qualify for an Award.  Proposals will be judged based on:

• Creativity/Originality
• Relevance to the goals of ADAPT
• Clarity and thoughtfulness of proposal
• Short and long-term impacts
• Adequacy of the budget
• Adequacy of the program evaluation.

The deadline for submission of proposals is October 21 of the current year.  Hard copies of proposals (not email) are to be submitted to Dr. Lynda Field, Suffolk University Counseling center, 5th Floor, Stahl Building, at 73 Tremont Street.  Information/consultation sessions for prospective applicants will be held between September 27 and October 12.

Please click here for Samaritan Awards Application.

Please click here for previous Samaritan Award Projects.

Please click here for Samaritan Award Sample Proposal.

Awards will be made in late November.  Projects must be implemented by May 1.

More information about the ADAPT program is available at:  http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/4421.html
Follow the link to Samaritan Awards.

The Co-Directors of the ADAPT program are:

Dr. Lynda Field
617/573-8226
lfield@suffolk.edu

Dr. Paul Korn
617/573-8226
pkorn@suffolk.edu

(revised 5/03/07)