Counseling Services strives to engage students, parents, staff, and faculty in promoting a healthy campus environment that supports emotional well-being. We also do all we can to connect with students who may not utilize traditional counseling.
Our Outreach, Education & Prevention efforts take many forms. Browse below to learn more, get involved, or to find out how to work with us.
| Services | Campaigns & Resources |
| Outreach to specific communities | Suicide Prevention & Awareness Education |
| Workshops available by request | “Mental Health Tips” Newsletter |
| Trainings for helping students in distress | #Bethe1to (National) |
| Response to campus crises | Online Wellness Resources |
Outreach & Workshop Requests
We do outreach to the campus for student groups, academic departments, and administrative units often.
Outreach is about demystifying counseling, educating on mental health concerns, and helping our community connect with needed resources.
The following are Outreach Programs that our team often offers:
- Counseling Services Demystified: Learn more about our services and how to connect with us.
- Stress Management & Emotional Wellness: Learn about managing stress and living a more balanced life.
- Reimagining Self-Care: Learn about what self-care really is and how it can help you avoid burnout and reach your goals.
- Suicide Prevention & Awareness Training: More in-depth training on suicide prevention.
- Support Trainings: Training for faculty, staff, and students on how to support people in crisis.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Taught by certified instructors on how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use concerns and crises.
Programs or presentations on other mental health topics not listed can often be arranged by request. Although staffing for outreach is limited, we do our best to accommodate requests and work with you to discuss your needs. Programs, workshops, and presentations can usually be tailored to your time constraints and the needs of your specific group.
How to Make a Request
To request an outreach program and/or discuss your needs, please click the button below, or e-mail Anna Hamerlik, Clinical Counselor & Outreach Coordinator. We will do our best to help or provide you with additional resources. Please note that staffing can be limited, especially during times of the semester when Counseling Services is highly utilized.
If emailing, please provide the following information in your outreach request:
- Your title/role on campus
- Your group and/or department
- Topic of interest
- Possible dates/times
- Expected number of participants
- Preferred location