WSU HEALTH Education

Learn to support Cougs in crisis

We can all help support mental health in our campus community. Learn how to identify Cougs in crisis and connect them with support by signing up for a training with WSU Health Promotion. Sessions are available for all WSU locations.

View upcoming dates and registration costs for other students, faculty, and staff.

Campus Connect

This 2-hour suicide prevention training program is offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students. Participants learn:

Statistics and facts about college student suicide
How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal
Appropriate referrals
Active listening, communication, and relationship building skills

Upcoming Trainings & Deadlines

Thursday, July 8th | 10 a.m.–Noon | Register by July 3
Friday, July 9th | 10 a.m.–Noon | Register by July 3

Campus Connect Sign Up

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Participants in this training learn about symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support someone who is experiencing a mental health disorder such as:

Depression and anxiety
Trauma
Psychosis
Substance misuse

Mental Health First Aid is free for WSU Pullman, Global, and Vancouver campus students. Online trainings are available to WSU Everett, Global, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuse person trainings are available to WSU Pullman campus.

Upcoming Trainings & Deadlines

Training split days session: Monday, July 29th and Tuesday, July 30th | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Register by July 15

MHFA Sign Up

Preregistration is required and capacity is limited. All registration for Mental Health First Aid and Campus Connect should be completed through our online form

Concerned about a Coug right now? The Student Care Network can help.

If you aren’t sure how to respond or who should know about your concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services is available at 509‑335‑4511 and after hours at 509‑335‑2159.