Just for Faculty & Staff

Peer Support Training

Feeling connected to and supported by others can significantly improve mental health and overall wellbeing. The ETSU Counseling Center would like to share a valuable opportunity called the Be There Certificate, which is an online training module for supporting others in distress. An important portion of this training is setting healthy boundaries and caring for yourself while providing support to others – something many individuals struggle to do. We encourage you to participate in this training, as well as to share it with others in your circle, so that we, as an ETSU community, can better “Be There” for one another.

(This training is geared toward student-to-student support, but the information in the training could also be beneficial for faculty/staff who are unsure how to support students in distress.)

More information can be found here: Earn your Be There Certificate

Tips for Supporting Students

The Counseling Center is working with the Dean of Students to create an ETSU-specific guide and training for supporting students with their mental health and well-being. Resources that are currently available to offer guidance for managing these situations can be found at the following websites:

• University of Michigan - Faculty Toolkit
• University of Michigan - Common Student Scenarios
• Active Minds - Creating a Culture of Care
• JED Foundation - Faculty Guide

Consultations 

Counseling Center staff are available to provide consultations to faculty and staff about a student of concern. 

Call (423)439-3333 or email counselingcenter@etsu.edu to set up consultation 

Help for Faculty and Staff 

  EAP services are available for Faculty and Staff needing mental health counseling and support. 

We cannot guarantee that a student can be seen immediately even if they are brought over by a faculty member.

Copy information about our services for your syllabus:

ETSU Cares.
As a student, you may experience a range of personal issues that can create barriers to learning. The source of your difficulties may be directly related to your course work; if so, please speak with me. ETSU offers a variety of resources to support students in distress. We welcome and encourage students to contact the following resources for assistance and/or more information:
Counseling Center (etsu.edu)                     (423-439-3333)
Dean of Students (etsu.edu)                       (423-439-4210)
 
If you are experiencing heightened feelings of hopelessness, thoughts of harm, or thoughts of suicide, crisis resources are also available by contacting:
BucsPress2 (24/7 mental health helpline)              (423-439-4841, press 2)
Public Safety (etsu.edu)                                                (423-439-4480 OR Call 911)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline                                              Call or Text 988