ACT to Prevent Suicide

This one-hour training discusses how to recognize signs of mental health distress in yourself and others, and how to ACT: Acknowledge, Care, and Tell. Basic skills and on-campus/crisis resources are discussed. To see our semester schedule, visit our programming page. To schedule a presentation, email the CPS Outreach Team or call us at 406-994-4531. 

MindWise On Campus

This 30-minute training  teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals. 

  1. Go to digitalchalk.com and click "Create Account."
  2. Provide name, chosen email and password, click “Create.”
  3. Enter the redemption code: MSU    then click “Next.”
  4. View your dashboard and choose your module:

                  Students: SOS for Higher Ed, Suicide Prevention for Students

                  Faculty/Staff: SOS for Higher Ed, Suicide Prevention for Faculty/Staff 

  1. After completing the training, a certificate of completion will be mailed to you.

Mental Health First Aid

For specific dates and registration info, visit our programming page. Mental Health First Aid is a deeper dive into mental health, de-stigmatizing treatment, and responding to crises. Participants become certified in MHFA and are trained to recognize and support someone who has, or could be developing, a mental health or substance use problem. This is a 2-hour self-study course, followed by a 6-hour in-person training. Watch for announcements on our website or MSU Calander for trainings throughout the year and over the summer. To schedule a training for a group of 10-25, email the CPS Outreach Team or call us at 406-994-4531. 

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

QPR is a one-hour training that trains participants to recognize signs and symptoms of suicide, how to ask about suicide and risk, and how to refer to local resources for help. Counseling and Psychological Services provides QPR training for students, faculty, and staff. To schedule a presentation, email the CPS Outreach Team or call us at 406-994-4531. 

Wellness Presentations

A variety of Wellness, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health presentations are available from Student Health, Health Advancement, and Insight. To learn more, visit their websites or contact the following individuals: