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MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding what distress looks like in the Oakland University community, knowing when and where to find help, and learning effective responses when mental health concerns arise is a community responsibility.
The OU campus community is working together to:
- Raise our awareness of available care.
- Promote healthy practices and preventative care strategies.
- Provide members of the OU community with knowledge and skills to support peers in need.
- Connect the OU community to the resources and information necessary to encourage a culture of self-care.
WINTER 2026 WORKSHOPS
Friday, March 13 (in person) OR Saturday, April 18 (in person)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 4042 Human Health Building, Oakland University
MHFA, created by the National Council for Behavioral Health, teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in adults. These trainings will cover common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges, and how to interact with a person in crisis. FREE for all OU faculty, staff and students!
April 27 and 28 (must attend both days - in person)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 110 O’Dowd Hall, Oakland University
ASIST is an intensive, two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid that will teach you to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and how to work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. A light breakfast and lunch will be served both days. Participants must attend both days to complete this training.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to program costs, there is a $60 fee for participants who are not affiliated with OUWB, Oakland University, or Corewell Health.
Tuesday, March 10 (in person)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in 478 O'Dowd Hall, Oakland University
safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Participants don't need any formal preparation to attend the training. PLEASE NOTE: Due to program costs, there is a $20 fee for anyone not affiliated with OUWB, Oakland University, or Corewell Health East.
- Student Wellness Programs (Examples: Push Up For A Purpose, Pet Therapy, Wellness Coaching and MORE!)
- Employee Wellness Programs (Examples: Employee Book Club, Pickleball Lessons, Walks with the Provost and MORE!)
