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.
Mental Health Information and Resources
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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. Are you a faculty or staff member who wants to participate? Email us at HealthPromotion@cwu.edu! This event will be held on May 8th, 2024.
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Workshops and Trainings
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Training is an 8 hour long training, providing education and training on how to identify prevalent mental illnesses, how to talk about mental health by reducing stigma, and how to help others by encouraging help-seeking behaviors. This training is done by request and for groups of 8 or larger.
Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training
Step Up! is our 90 minute bystander intervention training teaching the different ways you can help others around you. In this presentation, participants learn what bystander intervention is, what might prevent us from stepping up, different ways to help others, and how we can put it all into practice.
Class Presentations
Classes and groups can request a presentation and have it customized to their class/topic. Email us with your class subject and what kind of mental health subject you want to infuse in your classroom and we will create a custom presentation for you.
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Multidisciplinary Teams
CWU Suicide Prevention Team
The CWU Suicide 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, visit the Suicide Prevention page.
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Resources for Mental Health
Resources for Students:
Student Counseling Services - Available to all students (Ellensburg Campus, Center and Online Students)
TimelyCare - 24/7 virtual access to counseling and medical (paid for in tuition)
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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Contact
Office of Health Promotion
SURC 256