This webpage is specifically designed for faculty and staff at Colorado State University. Its purpose is to provide valuable information and resources on how to support student mental health and wellbeing in and out of the classroom.
We understand the significance of creating a healthy and supportive environment for our students, and we hope you can use these tools and resources to make a positive impact. Take a moment to explore this webpage and discover the ways you can contribute to the wellbeing of our students.
Pick one or two things to try to incorporate into your work with students.
Wellbeing in Academic Environments Toolkit
We can all be involved in our own areas to foster conditions for wellbeing. These include belonging, gratitude, mindfulness and stress reduction, trauma informed practices and more. This website will provide you with a variety of strategies, tools and resources from which to pick and choose.
Resources for Supporting Students
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Students
Mental Health and Wellbeing Syllabi Messaging
Request a wellbeing session for your students
Supporting Students in Distress
We know that students today are experiencing mental health challenges at high rates. Often these issues show up in your classrooms and interactions with students. In addition to the resources below, there is guidance, trainings and resources to help you in these situations.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Explore resources available for students experiencing a mental health crisis. If this is a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1.
HelpCompass- Crisis Navigation Tool
HelpCompass is an essential crisis navigation tool that helps students, faculty, and staff connect to the right help in moments of need.
Tell Someone- Persons of Concern
Tell Someone is a central reporting hub where people can report concerns about a student or employee who may be struggling with issues related to health and wellbeing.
Training Opportunities for Faculty
There are several ways to access training regarding skills and information for supporting students. Make an effort to participate in at least one of them.
Notice and Respond- CSU's suicide prevention curriculum
Notice and Respond: Assisting Students in Distress is the University’s suicide prevention curriculum.
Community Resilience Model Practices
Community Resilience Model (CRM) teaches six practices for helping to support themselves and those in their lives with high stress and trauma. Visit the CRM page for more resources and to request a presentation. {where do we link to?]
CSU Health Network Presentation Request
You can request a presentation for your staff/department. CSU Health Network staff will come to your staff meeting or event and share one of the trainings listed above.
Talent Development Training Opportunities
Talent Development offers some of these trainings each semester. Check their calendar for upcoming trainings and find one that fits your schedule.
Resources for Faculty Wellbeing
Human Resources Wellbeing Hub
CSU cares about our faculty and staff – you’re more than an employee. You’re a part of our Ram Family. We care about the whole you: your health, wellness, and community matter at work and at home.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, medical, family, and workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is an important part of the health and wellbeing programs at CSU, more information can be found at bewell.colostate.edu. Highlight on EAP benefits: through ComPsych, you can access Wellbeing Coaching and an online financial resource called WellthSource.
You@CSU for Faculty and Staff
Recognizing the importance of employee wellbeing, the CSU Health Network helped launch a new version of YOU@CSU in September 2022. Its several functions include, supporting employee health and wellbeing, professional development, as well as dialing up work-life balance resources and giving a glimpse into the student version of YOU@CSU. It also provides guidance on how to support student wellbeing and students in distress.
Students/Staff/Faculty log in through their RAMweb account or directly at: https://you.colostate.edu/ and use their NetID (formally eID) to create an account.