91ÁÔÆæ's Mental Health Initiative
The University System of Georgia (USG) Mental Health Initiative is backed by $11.5 million in Governor's Emergency Education Relief funding for the system's 26 institutions. At 91ÁÔÆæ the initiative consists of:
Mental Health First Aid
This program teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Training provides skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to anyone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
7
Certified trainers.
250+
Staff members trained.
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)
People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Faculty
Staff
Students
Certified Peer Education
Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Training helps students develop leadership skills. Student will gain skills in helping peers make a behavior change, active listening, response and referral skills, how to take action and intervene, recognizing the role of diversity and inclusivity, programming and presentation skills, self-care, and group dynamics. Additionally, after certification, student will be equipped to successfully create and implement campus programs.
25
Certified peer educators.
JED Foundation Campus Project
This is a four-year partnership that allows our university to enhance the work that we are already doing. It will also foster positive change on our campuses and in our communities. JED Campus has worked with nearly 350 institutions, representing over 4.5 million students.
- Spring 2021 – Completed the initial self-survey of approximately 306 questions and received 79 suggested action items.
- Spring 2022 – JED project and recommendations were 52% complete
- Spring 2023 – JED project and recommendations were 95% complete