Mental Health Initiatives

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health is one of many dimensions of wellbeing that must be considered in student success. We know that when students feel well mentally, they are more likely to succeed academically. The Office of Health Promotion is a proud partner in the Unit of Health and Wellness that works closely to address the ongoing challenges that CWU students are met with during their time in college. 

If you would like to know more about our initiatives, events, or efforts towards promoting positive mental health outcomes for CWU students, you can contact us at HealthPromotion@cwu.edu.

The Office of Health Promotion has administered the American College Health Association's National College Health Survey (NCHA) in Spring Quarter 2024. The NCHA was sent to all CWU students taking 6 or more credits via their CWU email. To learn more, visit our NCHA website.

Mental Health Information and Resources

  • Events Focused on Supporting Mental Health

    CareCalls

    CareCalls is a peer-to-peer calling program for all first-year students to ask how your transitioning and answer any questions you have. Returning CWU students call first year students to welcome them on campus and help to answer any questions, feel free to ask them anything!

     

    Coping with Clouds

    Coping with Clouds is an uplifting mental health fair designed to open the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention. This interactive education event is in partnerships with many different CWU departments to showcase resources, educate on mental health and suicide, and provide an open and caring space. This event is held every February.

     

    Mind Matters

    Mind Matters is our yearly exhibit for Mental Health Awareness Month, held every May. This exhibit draws attention to the intersectionality of mental health and how to support yourself while at CWU.

     

    Adulthood Unlocked

    This event strives to teach students about life "outside the classroom' through teaching life skills such as budgeting, changing a tire, cooking and more. This event will be held on October 8th.

  • Multidisciplinary Teams

    CWU Campus Prevention Team

    The CWU Campus Prevention Team is chaired by the Office of Health Promotion and Student Counseling Services and is a multi-department initative focused on preventing suicide, showcasing resources, and working towards change on campus. For more insight into the team members and the work being done, email Alexandra.Collyer@cwu.edu.

  • Resources for Mental Health

    Resources for Students: 

    Health and Wellbeing Resource Guide - Comprehensive collection of resources available to students from CWU and Kittitas County

    Student Counseling Services - Available to all students (Ellensburg Campus, Center and Online Students)

    988 National Suicide Lifeline - call, text or videophone available, in multiple languages

     

    Resources for Staff/ Faculty:

    Case Management - To connect students experiencing obstacles to resources, support and connection

    Employee Assistance Program - Available to staff/faculty and family for confidential virtual assistance. View full list of services here.

     

    Resources for Concerned Others: 

    Case Management - To connect students experiencing obstacles to resources, support and connection

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