"Don't Cancel Class" Program
The "Don't Cancel Class" Program is a collaboration between the Divisions of Student Life and Academic Affairs that invites faculty to schedule a workshop for their normally scheduled class in the event of a planned absence or as part of the class plan. Faculty are invited to choose from a menu of workshops, discussions, and trainings focused on topics like transitioning to college, resilience, time management, growth mindset, effective communication, academic confidence, and many more. Faculty may also request a customized workshop or training for their department, program, or class.
Mental Health Trainings
GCSU and the University System of Georgia offer training opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to be better equipped to help a student, colleague, or friend in distress.
On-Campus Trainings
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches us the three simple steps anyone can learn to save a life from suicide. The 90-minute training is conducted synchronously online with a small cohort of learners who engage in discussions and role-play with a certified instructor. GCSU has four trained instructors on campus. To schedule a QPR training for your department or organization, email QPR@gcsu.edu. Learn more about this proven training from the QPR Institute.
Online Trainings
- The USG also offers QPR in a live, virtual setting. Follow the link below to register for a session.
- Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder. People trained in MHFA learn to identify the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, strategies to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or is in crisis, and how to reach out and offer resources of where to turn for help. Topics covered include depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, and substance use disorder. MHFA involves two hours of self-guided online training, followed by a six-hour live online training session. Learn more about Mental Health First Aid.