Modules

Explore the foundations of effective campus-community partnerships and how these collaborations can enhance mental and behavioral health services. Learn how to identify key stakeholders, align goals, and build shared ownership of student well-being across campus and community sectors.

This session will share evidence-based guidance on choosing behavioral health programs that make the greatest impact on student well-being. It will highlight strategies that are effective, promising, and less impactful, offering practical recommendations to help campuses invest in approaches that improve outcomes and advance equity in mental health.

Peer support programs are powerful tools in fostering connection, reducing stigma, and expanding mental health support. This session covers best practices for designing, training, and sustaining student-led peer programs that align with institutional resources and student needs.

How information is shared matters. Your message may be important, but if it isn’t heard, it can’t make an impact. This session focuses on communication strategies that raise awareness and increase engagement with behavioral health resources—shifting away from fear-based messaging and stigma. Learn how to make your outreach Practical, Receivable, Interesting, Memorable, and Engaging to create lasting change.

The transition to college is a critical time for supporting student well-being. This session will explore how to embed mental health education and skill-building into First-Year Experience (FYE) courses, creating a culture of care from day one.

Substance misuse can significantly affect student mental health and academic success. This session examines the current landscape of marijuana and alcohol use among college students and offers strategies for addressing co-occurring mental health concerns through prevention, education, and intervention.