Suicide Prevention & Crisis Training
色花堂 offers several ways to learn tools for crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
As a student, staff or faculty, you may be the first one to notice signs of distress in a student. At 色花堂, it is our shared responsibility to look out for one another and know how to help. Below, you will find free options for valuable trainings in various formats and time commitments to meet your needs.
QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer
- Time: 60-90 minutes
- Training Provided By: QPR-certified 色花堂 Counseling Center clinician
- Best for: Small groups (between 5-30) seeking training to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to assist a potentially suicidal person to get help.
- Includes: Education about suicide statistics, QPR techniques, and interactive roleplays with the intent to help you learn to question someone about concerning behavior, persuade them that there is hope and help, and refer them to local mental health resources (like 色花堂鈥檚 Counseling Center).
- To Sign Up: Please fill out the and a 色花堂 Counseling Center clinician will reach out to you to discuss your request.
Mental Health First Aid
- Time: 8 hours
- Training Provided By: Mental Health First Aid Instructor
- Best for: Individuals wanting to learn about the signs and symptoms of mental health problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance abuse. You鈥檒l also learn how to approach a conversation with someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Includes: 2-hours of self-paced prework, online modules/workbook, active role playing, lecture and open dialogue.
- To Sign Up: Click on the MHFA icon on the or in the Campus Rec App, click 鈥淧rogram Registration.鈥