Need support now? CAPS crisis support 24/7: 713-743-5454, text 988, or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text
Mental Health Resources
The University of Houston offers a variety of resources and training that support the mental health and emotional well-being of our faculty, staff and students.
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Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call CAPS crisis support 24/7 at 713-743-5454, or for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988, or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text.
Resources for Students
UH offers numerous mental health and wellness resources and services to ensure students have a safe place to live, learn and thrive.
Mental Health
From individual counseling to group therapy, psychiatry services to spiritual support — check out our confidential mental health services.
Support Services
Challenges with classes, finances, or access to food or health care can cause mental stress and affect your quality of life. Your success is our goal. Check out these various resources for overall wellness.
Support Services
Challenges with classes, finances, or access to food or health care can cause mental stress and affect your quality of life. Your success is our goal. Check out these various resources for overall wellness.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call CAPS crisis support 24/7 at 713-743-5454 , or for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988 , or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text .
Resources for Faculty & Staff
UH offers numerous mental health and wellness resources and services to support faculty and staff well-being.
Mental Health
From free counseling sessions to mental heath care benefits, virtual therapy to spiritual support — check out our confidential mental health services.
Support Services
Challenges with your health, finances, work-life balance or safety can cause mental stress and affect your quality of life. Your success is our goal. Check out these various resources for overall wellness.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call CAPS crisis support 24/7 at 713-743-5454, or for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988, or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text.
Training and Guidance
Creating a culture of care is a concerted effort. We offer several trainings to help students, faculty and staff recognize the signs of mental health and support those in need.
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Suicide Prevention Training: QPR
"Question, Persuade, Refer," is a nationally recognized suicide prevention program designed to educate participants to recognize and respond to the signs of suicidal thinking or behavior.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is a free, 8-hour course that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds an understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. Groups can request training.
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"You Can Help a Coog"
Together, we can help to identify someone in need and serve as a protective safety net.
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CoogsCARE Toolkit
The CoogsCARE Toolkit contains essential information on recognizing signs of someone who needs support and provides a straightforward protocol for offering help and referring them for further support.
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7 Tips for Managing the Classroom or Workplace During Challenging Times
Managing a classroom or workplace during challenging times requires empathy, adaptability, and strong leadership. Here are seven tips to help you navigate such situations effectively.
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Signs A Person May Be Struggling
Recognizing signs that someone may be struggling can help you offer support and empathy to that person. Here are some common indicators that someone may be facing difficulties.
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5 Behaviors of A Person in Need of Intervention
Identifying behaviors that may indicate a person needs intervention can be complex and context-dependent. Review these general behaviors that might indicate the need for intervention.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call CAPS crisis support 24/7 at 713-743-5454, or for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988, or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text.