Mental Well-Being

At BGSU we are one Falcon family.

All year long, the Office of Health & Wellness provides ways through which you can get involved, support a friend, or help yourself to be well.

Contact Health Educator, Ashley Hartman, to learn more. ashthom@bgsu.edu | 419.372.4584

Level up Your Self-Care

A welcoming space for all of the BGSU community to enjoy video games, socializing and FREE refreshments.

  • Tuesdays: Sept. 17 - Dec. 10 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 427 
  • Wii Sports, Mario Party, Rock Band, Mario Cart, Just Dance
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Mental Well-Being Trainings

Mental Health First Aid Training

  • Skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over.
    • Blended Course: 2-hours pre-work, 7 hour in-person instructor led class
    • Higher Education Course: In-person training specific for the higher education setting

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

  • The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.

Campus Well-Being Resources Training

  • Learn about well-being resources provided to students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Community Mental Health Resources Training

  • Provided by NAMI Wood County in partnership with the Office of Health and Wellness to learn about mental health services and programs in Wood County.

Mental Health Champions Certificate Program

As a public university for the public good, and part of the BGSU Community of Care, this program recognizes members of the BGSU community for participation in mental health training and their commitment to promoting mental well-being at BGSU. Complete at least 12.5 hours of training from the programs listed above to earn your Mental Health Champion Certificate!

For More Information

Ashley Hartman: ashthom@bgsu.edu

Register Online to Get Started Toward the Mental Health Champion Certificate Program

Suicide Prevention Awareness Related Events 

If you are struggling with your mental health, contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. Wood County Crisis Line is a 24 hours, 7 days a week crisis resource for folks in Wood County. Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.

Updated: 11/12/2024 03:30PM