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

Fall 2025 Mental Well-Being Trainings

Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults. Build mental health literacy and walk away with an action plan for responding safely and effectively.

9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Friday, November 7 | Thursday, December 18
BTSU, Room 315

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

Learn how to recognize the signs of a mental health crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help. This evidence-based training empowers you to make a difference and potentially save a life.

9:30 - 11 AM
Thursday, November 6 | Wednesday, November 12 | Friday, November 21
BTSU, Room 315

Campus Well-Being Resources

Expand your toolkit with the various resources available at BGSU for faculty, staff, and students so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.

9:30 - 10:15 AM
Wednesday, October 15 | Friday, October 31
BTSU, Room 314

Community Mental Health Resources

Learn about the various resources available throughout Wood County so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.

10:15 - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 15 | Friday, October 31
BTSU, Room 314

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.

For More Information: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu