Faculty & Staff Resources
If you are a staff or faculty member at Shepherd, and you are concerned about a student’s mental health, please contact Counseling Services using this form or call the Health Center at at 304-876-5161.
According to one survey, approximately 80% of faculty have had one-on-one phone, video, or email conversations with students in the past 12 months regarding student mental health and wellness.
Please visit Counseling Services’ home page for information on the signs of distress in students and how to respond to a distressed student using ALGEE.
If you would like a member of Counseling Services to facilitate a presentation on a mental health related topic or the services we provide, please request a presentation.
Many universities integrate mental health statements into their syllabi. Here is a sampling of statements that can be added to yours to increase normalizing needs, awareness of resources, and reduce stigma for students.
For an easy-to-view, comprehensive resource guide for staff and faculty, please see below.