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
Summer 2025 Mental Well-Being Trainings
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is a 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. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.
- August 14: 9 AM - 3:15 PM | BTSU 315
- Two hours pre-work, one-day in-person training
- Two hours pre-work, one-day in-person training
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. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
- August 15: 9:30 - 11 AM | BTSU 315
Campus Well-Being Resources
Join the Office of Health and Wellness and the Office of the Dean of Students to learn about all well-being resources provided to students, faculty, and staff on campus.
- August 15: 12:15 - 1 PM | BTSU 315
Community Mental Health Resources
Join NAMI Wood County in partnership with the Office of Health and Wellness to learn about mental health services and programs in Wood County.
- August 15: 11:30 - 12:15 PM | BTSU 315
- Summer Training TBD
Mental Health Champion Certificate
The Mental Health Champion Certificate recognizes members of the BGSU community for their participation in training and their commitment to promoting mental well-being at BGSU. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to gain skills is responding to mental health problems and crises, navigating campus and community resources, and promoting the Community of Care pillars.
Certificate requirements consist of a total of 12.5 hours between Mental Health First Aid, QPR, Campus Well-Being Resources, Community Mental Health Resources, and Promoting Community of Care Pillars.
Register Online to Get Started Toward the Mental Health Champion Certificate Program
For More Information: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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.
Thank you to our amazing partners throughout the BGSU Community.
Division of Community of Well-Being
Division of Inclusion and Belonging
Office of Dean of Students
Office of Public Safety
Updated: 05/22/2025 02:53PM