World Mental Health Day, recognized each year on Oct. 10, is an opportunity to remember that mental health is an important part of our overall well-being—and that each of us can help create a campus community where people feel supported.
Supporting someone’s mental health doesn’t mean having all the answers. It can be as simple as noticing when someone may be struggling, listening without judgment and knowing how to connect them with appropriate resources. CWRU offers a variety of resources to help students, faculty and staff care for themselves and support others.
Mental health support for students
University Health & Counseling Services (UH&CS) provides students with mental health and psychiatric care, wellness programs, health education and connections to additional resources. Students can schedule appointments through MyHealthConnect or call 216.368.5872 for counseling services.
Students also have access to TimelyCare, which provides 24/7 virtual medical and mental health support and expands access to care after hours or when students are away from campus.
Support for faculty and staff
CWRU faculty and staff can access confidential support through AllOne Health, the university’s Employee Assistance Program. Services include professional counseling and resources for personal, family, work, financial and other life challenges.
Learn how to support others
UH&CS offers two training opportunities for members of the CWRU community:
Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour, evidence-based training that teaches participants to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges, provide initial support and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
Mental Health Ally Training is a one-hour, CWRU-specific option for those who cannot commit to the full Mental Health First Aid course. Participants learn how to recognize signs of distress, respond with empathy and connect members of our community with CWRU resources.
Pause before your prompt: using AI for mental health
AI tools may be useful for general information or wellness strategies, but they are not a substitute for care from a qualified mental health professional. AI can provide inaccurate or inappropriate guidance, cannot reliably assess risk or respond to a mental health crisis, and may present privacy concerns when sensitive information is shared. Learn more about the risks of using AI for mental health support on the UH&CS website.
Need immediate support? The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text or chat 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
