Faculty/Staff Guide for Assisting Students

Mental Health Resources

Video Toolkit to Support Students of Color - The Steve Fund & the National Center for Institutional Diversity

Managing Stress During Distance Learning & How Faculty Can Support Their Students - The JED Foundation 

Creating a Culture of Caring - Faculty Resource - Active Minds 

Examples of Concerning Behavior

• Tardiness or excessive absences
• Repetitive excuses
• Recurrence of addressed concerns
• Classroom disruption
• Disclosure of sexual assault or harassment
• Sudden or extreme changes in behavior
• Threatening behavior
• Disclosure of suicidal thoughts

Response Guidelines 

• Talk to the student in private
• Communicate care for the student's well being
• Encourage student to seek support on campus or in the community
  • If this is a mental health concern, please contact Counseling Services directly at counseling@css.edu or by calling 218-723-6085

Consultation and Training

Consultation is available with a Mental Health Therapist regarding:

• A specific student
• Crisis intervention
• Information and data regarding health and mental health issues
• Identifying resources in the community

In-service training is available for:

• Eating disorders, depression, suicide awareness, and other areas
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention training
• Mental Health First Aid training

Contact Sarah Wells at (218) 723-6085 or email swells1@css.edu