Faculty and staff can play an important role in recognizing when a student may be experiencing a mental health challenge and knowing how to respond.
To help better equip employees to support students who may be experiencing mental health challenges, ACC Mental Health Counseling Services and Basic Needs Systems are offering Mental Health Basics and De-escalation trainings at campuses across the District this fall. The trainings will provide faculty and staff with foundational knowledge and practical skills for responding to mental health concerns, including de-escalation and suicide prevention.
Participants will take part in both instructional and small-group activities designed to help them better understand how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis and respond appropriately when concerns arise.
Fall Training Dates
Eastview Campus
Friday, September 18 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Building 8000, Room 8107
Round Rock Campus
Tuesday, October 6 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Building 8000, Room 8202
Riverside Campus
Friday, October 23 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Building A, Room 2265
Rio Grande Campus
Tuesday, November 3 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Room 1115.00
Hays Campus
Friday, November 13 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Room 0.1209.00
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the session that is most convenient for them. Register to attend one of the training sessions here.
For information about mental health counseling resources available to ACC students, visit austincc.edu/counseling.