Mental Health Resources

Faculty, staff and students interested in learning how to help others struggling with mental health problems or experiencing mental health crises are invited to attend mental health first aid training workshops which are available throughout the year.

The eight-hour, in-person and online workshops enable participants to identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illness.

To learn more about the Mental Health First Aid classes on campus email Becky Lewis at [email protected].

Mental Health Awareness month is in May and the symbol of mental health awareness is a lime green ribbon. Have you heard about Oakland University's Green Bandana Project? 

• The purpose of the Green Bandana Project is to spread awareness of resources for those with mental health related struggles, break the stigma of mental health related concerns, and to develop a strong sense of connection and community at Oakland University.
• The goal of this opt-in campaign is to continually display a green bandana; provided by University Recreation & Well-Being and the Dean of Students Office, to indicate that you are a safe person to approach with mental health related needs and that you are someone who knows where to find campus resources. You will also receive a resource card that can be provided to anyone with mental health related needs.
• Want to participate? Email [email protected] to receive a form to fill out and you will receive a Green Bandana in the mail compliments of University Recreation and Well-Being and the Dean of Students Office.

OU Counseling Center

SEHS Counseling Center

Grizzlies Food Pantry

Recreation and Wellbeing

Dean of Students

Common Ground

Macomb Community Mental Health

Havenwyck Hospital

Oakland County Youth Mobile Crisis Team (Ages 0-21)
877-800-1650

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

FreeRehabCenters.org Free & Confidential 24/7 Rehab Helpline

What is disruptive behavior?

Disruptive behavior is behavior that interferes with other students, faculty or staff and their access to an appropriate educational or work environment.

What does disruptive behavior look like?

• Yelling or screaming
• Drawing inappropriate attention to oneself
• Words or actions that intimidate or harass others, or cause others to fear for their safety
• Threats of physical assault of violence

Visit Kent State University's disruptive behavior website for the "Do's and Don'ts" of how to respond to and handle disruptive behavior.

Documentation

Disruptive Behaviors should be reported by completing the appropriate Incident Report here.

What is distressed behavior?

Distressed behavior is behavior that is out of character, or is inconsistent with a person's typical behavior. It is behavior that might cause you to become upset or worried for/about the individual.

What does distressed behavior look like?

• Marked changes in academic performance, behavior, or attendance
• Exaggerated emotional response that is inappropriate to the situation
• Depressed or lethargic mood
• Marked changes in personal hygiene or weight
• Dependency (individual hangs around or makes excessive appointments to see you)
• Strange or bizarre behavior indicating loss of contact with reality
• Isolation from friends, family, or classmates
• Verbal or written references to homicide or assaultive behavior
• Prepares for death making final arrangements or sending farewell messages

View Kent State University's distressed behavior website for the "Do's and Don'ts" of how to respond to and handle distressed individuals.