The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program offers you a platform to showcase your commitment to promoting a culture of mental health awareness at UAB. As a trained UAB Mental Health Advocate, you are empowered to identify peers in distress, provide guidance, and recommend mental health resources for the UAB community. And by proudly displaying a Mental Health Advocate Badge, you can inspire others to prioritize well-being in their own lives.
Please note, UAB Mental Health Advocates are NOT trained to offer mental health or crisis counseling and coaching.
To get started...
The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program offers four levels of training for UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees. If you are new to the program, check out the Learning Path options on the Advocate Level 1 tab — Faculty/Staff, Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff, and Leaders. Then explore the additional training opportunities available at each level as you continue on your chosen path.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 1
Earning the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 badge showcases your commitment to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma and fostering an inclusive environment.
Select a Level 1 Learning Path below to learn more about eligibility, training requirements and more.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 1 badge for Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, you must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path for Faculty/Staff through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path for Faculty/StaffOpens an external link.
Training Requirements-
Be There Certificate
The Be There Certificate offers tools that can help individuals recognize the signs of mental health concerns and provide guidance about how to initiate conversations with those who may be struggling and connect them with appropriate resources. After course completion, you will submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Use the button below to access the Be There Certificate website.
- If you are a new user, create an account using your @uab.edu email address. If you have already created an account, select "Sign In."
- Follow the instructions to complete registration and begin the course.
- Your progress will save along the way, so you can take a break and resume the course at any time. After completion, submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
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UABwell App
Download the UABwell app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and explore the employee profile, build a self-care plan and explore features of the app.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
TAO is an evidence-based online platform that offers brief education sessions covering over 50 common topics related to mental health and wellness. Employees must activate their TAO account to complete this requirement. After completing all assignments, you will submit your course completion certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Sign Up: Use the TAO for UAB button below to create your account.
- Authenticate: Login using your Blazer ID and password, then complete DUO for two-factor authentication.
- Complete Your Profile (optional): You may provide demographic information on the landing page.
- Future Logins: Next time you access TAO, simply log in with your email address (BlazerID@uab.edu).
- Complete your assigned content by following the instructions in TAO. After completing all assignments, submit your course completion certificate for the TAO quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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Overview of UAB Wellness Resources
Watch a video outlining wellness resources available for employees at UAB. The Overview of UAB Wellness Resources video is available in the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path.
After reviewing, you will complete a brief quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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SMILE: Stress Management Initiative for Lifestyle Enhancement
This LinkedIn Learning path is a resilience-training program that teaches employees integrated mindfulness skills for quickly bouncing back from stress including meditation, deep breathing, strategies for healthy habits, goal setting, and identification and management of stress triggers. Download/print the SMILE Wellness Plan.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
SMILE LinkedIn Learning PathOpens an external link.
If you are having trouble logging in to LinkedIn Learning for UAB employees, visit uab.edu/linkedinlearning for instructions and eligibility information.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 1 badge for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who work directly with students and want to learn how to respond to and support student mental health.
- Enrollment through Canvas: If you wish to complete your training in Canvas, you should submit a request to Angela Stowe by emailing amstowe@uab.edu. Your request will be submitted to the Office of Learning Technologies.
- Enrollment through Campus Learning System: If you wish to complete your training in the Campus Learning System, you must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Training Requirements-
Be There Certificate
The Be There Certificate offers tools that can help individuals recognize the signs of mental health concerns and provide guidance about how to initiate conversations with those who may be struggling and connect them with appropriate resources. After course completion, you will submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Use the button below to access the Be There Certificate website.
- If you are a new user, create an account using your @uab.edu email address. If you have already created an account, select "Sign In."
- Follow the instructions to complete registration and begin the course.
- Your progress will save along the way, so you can take a break and resume the course at any time. After completion, submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
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UABwell App
Download the UABwell app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and explore the employee profile, build a self-care plan and explore features of the app.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
TAO is an evidence-based online platform that offers brief education sessions covering over 50 common topics related to mental health and wellness. Employees must activate their TAO account to complete this requirement. After completing all assignments, you will submit your course completion certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Sign Up: Use the TAO for UAB button below to create your account.
- Authenticate: Login using your Blazer ID and password, then complete DUO for two-factor authentication.
- Complete Your Profile (optional): You may provide demographic information on the landing page.
- Future Logins: Next time you access TAO, simply log in with your email address (BlazerID@uab.edu).
- Complete your assigned content by following the instructions in TAO. After completing all assignments, submit your course completion certificate for the TAO quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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Togetherall
This 24-7 anonymous online chat platform offers instant access to mental health support from a diverse and safe community of real people. Togetherall works in partnership with colleges across the country to provide students with free access.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in Canvas.
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Overview of UAB Wellness Resources
Watch a video outlining wellness resources available for employees at UAB. The Overview of UAB Wellness Resources video is available in the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path.
After reviewing, you will complete a brief quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Leaders
Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Leaders
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 1 badge for Leaders is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, you must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path for Leaders through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path for LeadersOpens an external link.
Training Requirements-
Be There Certificate
The Be There Certificate offers tools that can help individuals recognize the signs of mental health concerns and provide guidance about how to initiate conversations with those who may be struggling and connect them with appropriate resources. After course completion, you will submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Use the button below to access the Be There Certificate website.
- If you are a new user, create an account using your @uab.edu email address. If you have already created an account, select "Sign In."
- Follow the instructions to complete registration and begin the course.
- Your progress will save along the way, so you can take a break and resume the course at any time. After completion, submit your certificate in the Campus Learning System.
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UABwell App
Download the UABwell app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and explore the employee profile, build a self-care plan and explore features of the app.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
TAO is an evidence-based online platform that offers brief education sessions covering over 50 common topics related to mental health and wellness. Employees must activate their TAO account to complete this requirement. After completing all assignments, you will submit your course completion certificate in the Campus Learning System.
To get started:
- Sign Up: Use the TAO for UAB button below to create your account.
- Authenticate: Login using your Blazer ID and password, then complete DUO for two-factor authentication.
- Complete Your Profile (optional): You may provide demographic information on the landing page.
- Future Logins: Next time you access TAO, simply log in with your email address (BlazerID@uab.edu).
- Complete your assigned content by following the instructions in TAO. After completing all assignments, submit your course completion certificate for the TAO quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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Overview of UAB Wellness Resources
Watch a video outlining wellness resources available for employees at UAB. The Overview of UAB Wellness Resources video is available in the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Learning Path.
After reviewing, you will complete a brief quiz in the Campus Learning System.
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SMILE: Stress Management Initiative for Lifestyle Enhancement
This LinkedIn Learning path is a resilience-training program that teaches employees integrated mindfulness skills for quickly bouncing back from stress including meditation, deep breathing, strategies for healthy habits, goal setting, and identification and management of stress triggers. Download/print the SMILE Wellness Plan.
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
SMILE LinkedIn Learning PathOpens an external link.
If you are having trouble logging in to LinkedIn Learning for UAB employees, visit uab.edu/linkedinlearning for instructions and eligibility information.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 1: Faculty/Staff
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Mental Health Advocate Level 2
Earning the Mental Health Advocate Level 2 badge recognizes you have completed evidence-based training to identify and support peers experiencing mental health challenges, leading to a safer and more supportive campus community and promoting a culture of mental health awareness.
Select a Level 2 Learning Path below to learn more about eligibility, training requirements and more.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 2 badge for Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who are badged as Level 1 Advocates.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, you must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 2 Learning Path for Faculty/Staff through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Faculty/Staff Learning PathOpens an external link.
Training Requirements for Faculty/Staff-
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid can equip you with essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in different fields of work, including healthcare, education, and public service, to provide mental health support to those who may be experiencing a crisis. With an emphasis on empowering you to offer initial assistance and support, the course can enable you to make a significant difference in someone's life.
Individuals must complete pre-work and attend the all-day virtual training to receive full credit.
The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid sessions throughout the year. Registration opens 30 days prior to requested session and closes 10 days ahead of session. Please note, you may only reschedule once during the calendar year. To find an upcoming session, visit the EACC Events Calendar page.
Nursing Continuing Education (ABN:7.2 ANCC 6.0 contact hours) and Social Work Continuing Education is available upon request.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 2 badge for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who work directly with students and want to learn how to respond to and support student mental health, and who are badged as Level 1 Advocates.
- Enrollment through Canvas: If you wish to complete your training in Canvas, you should submit a request to Angela Stowe by emailing amstowe@uab.edu. Your request will be submitted to the Office of Learning Technologies.
- Enrollment through Campus Learning System: If you wish to complete your training in the Campus Learning System, you must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 2 Learning Path for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Training Requirements-
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid can equip you with essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in different fields of work, including healthcare, education, and public service, to provide mental health support to those who may be experiencing a crisis. With an emphasis on empowering you to offer initial assistance and support, the course can enable you to make a significant difference in someone's life.
Individuals must complete pre-work and attend the all-day virtual training to receive full credit.
The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid sessions throughout the year. Registration opens 30 days prior to requested session and closes 10 days ahead of session. Please note, you may only reschedule once during the calendar year. To find an upcoming session, visit the EACC Events Calendar page.
Nursing Continuing Education (ABN:7.2 ANCC 6.0 contact hours) and Social Work Continuing Education is available upon request.
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Responding to Students in Distress
Learn to be REAL (Recognize, Empathize, Ask, and Link) in supporting mental health for students and the UAB community. This UAB Center for Teaching and Learning workshop provides Participants will receive basic tools to better understand and support mental health for all, and be equipped to better understand and support students around mental health concerns.
Student Counseling Services offers Responding to Students in Distress workshops throughout the year. Upcoming sessions are posted in Canvas and participants must register to attend.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Leaders
Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Leaders
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Advocate Level 2 badge for Leaders is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who are badged as Level 1 Advocates.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, employees must first register for the Mental Health Advocate Level 2 Learning Path for Leaders through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Advocate Level 2 Learning Path for LeadersOpens an external link.
Training Requirements for Leaders-
Code Blaze
Code Blaze Mental Health Resources offers a multitude of mental health and community online resources to help employees address the issues they are facing in their search for successful work/life integration. Code Blaze features extensive stress management and mindfulness resources for managing and coping with difficult emotions in times of distress.
Visit the Code Blaze Mental Health Resources webpage and explore a few of the links to identify helpful tools and information you can share with your team. Don’t forget to bookmark the webpage for quick access!
Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
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VitalCog
VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace teaches participants the skills needed to proactively address the early warning signs of mental health and suicide in the workplace. Did you know individuals with depression miss an average of 4.8 days of work each year and experience 11.5 days of reduced work productivity? In this seminar, you will learn how to create a “safe space” for dialogue regarding workplace mental health challenges.
Register for an upcoming session by searching "VitalCog" in the Campus Learning System.
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Mental Health Advocate Level 2: Faculty/Staff
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Mental Health Fellow
The Mental Health Fellow badge represents the highest level of mental health training and expertise. Earning the Mental Health Fellow badge shows you possess advanced skills to address mental health challenges, respond to critical incidents and educate others on cultivating a coordinated approach to mental health and well-being on campus.
Select a Fellow Learning Path below to learn more about eligibility, training requirements and more.
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Mental Health Fellow: Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Fellow: Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Fellow badge for Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who are badged as Level 2 Advocates.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, you must first register for the Mental Health Fellow Learning Path for Faculty/Staff through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Fellow Learning Path for Faculty/StaffOpens an external link.
Training Requirements-
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid can equip you with essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in different fields of work, including healthcare, education, and public service, to provide mental health support to those who may be experiencing a crisis. With an emphasis on empowering you to offer initial assistance and support, the course can enable you to make a significant difference in someone's life.
Individuals must complete pre-work and attend the all-day virtual training to receive full credit.
The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid sessions throughout the year. Registration opens 30 days prior to requested session and closes 10 days ahead of session. Please note, you may only reschedule once during the calendar year. To find an upcoming session, visit the EACC Events Calendar page.
Nursing Continuing Education (ABN:7.2 ANCC 6.0 contact hours) and Social Work Continuing Education is available upon request.
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Mental Health Fellow: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
Mental Health Fellow: Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Fellow badge for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who work directly with students and want to learn how to respond to and support student mental health, and who are badged as Level 2 Advocates.
- Enrollment through Canvas: If you wish to complete your training in Canvas, you should submit a request to Angela Stowe by emailing amstowe@uab.edu. Your request will be submitted to the Office of Learning Technologies.
- Enrollment through Campus Learning System: If you wish to complete your training in the Campus Learning System, you must first register for the Mental Health Fellow Learning Path for Student-Supporting Faculty/Staff using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Training Requirements-
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid can equip you with essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in different fields of work, including healthcare, education, and public service, to provide mental health support to those who may be experiencing a crisis. With an emphasis on empowering you to offer initial assistance and support, the course can enable you to make a significant difference in someone's life.
Individuals must complete pre-work and attend the all-day virtual training to receive full credit.
The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid sessions throughout the year. Registration opens 30 days prior to requested session and closes 10 days ahead of session. Please note, you may only reschedule once during the calendar year. To find an upcoming session, visit the EACC Events Calendar page.
Nursing Continuing Education (ABN:7.2 ANCC 6.0 contact hours) and Social Work Continuing Education is available upon request.
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Mental Health Fellow: Leaders
Mental Health Fellow: Leaders
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Fellow badge for Leaders is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who are badged as Level 2 Advocates.
- Enrollment: To begin your training, you must first register for the Mental Health Fellow Learning Path for Leaders through the Campus Learning System using the button below. As each step is completed, the Campus Learning System will track your progress and update accordingly.
Enroll in the Mental Health Fellow Learning Path for LeadersOpens an external link.
Training Requirements-
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid can equip you with essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in different fields of work, including healthcare, education, and public service, to provide mental health support to those who may be experiencing a crisis. With an emphasis on empowering you to offer initial assistance and support, the course can enable you to make a significant difference in someone's life.
Individuals must complete pre-work and attend the all-day virtual training to receive full credit.
The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid sessions throughout the year. Registration opens 30 days prior to requested session and closes 10 days ahead of session. Please note, you may only reschedule once during the calendar year. To find an upcoming session, visit the EACC Events Calendar page.
Nursing Continuing Education (ABN:7.2 ANCC 6.0 contact hours) and Social Work Continuing Education is available upon request.
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Mental Health Fellow: Faculty/Staff
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Mental Health Facilitator & Peer Responder
The UAb Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program offers faculty, staff and trainees two additional opportunities to further your training. The Mental Health Facilitator badge allows you to contribute to your department and colleagues by teaching essential skills for supporting individuals with mental health concerns. The Mental Health Peer Responder badge signifies your readiness to support colleagues experiencing challenging times in the workplace.
Select a Learning Path below to learn more about eligibility, training requirements and more.
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Mental Health Facilitator
Mental Health Facilitator
By becoming a Mental Health Facilitator, you can make a meaningful contribution to your colleagues and those in your department with whom you share your knowlege, helping to reduce stigma, promote well-being and foster a culture of care across the UAB community.
There are three Facilitator Learning Paths available — QPR, Vital Cog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace, and Mental Health First Aid. These Learning Paths not only enhance the participant’s own understanding of the subject matter, but also empower them to create a more supportive and empathetic work environment.
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Facilitator badge is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who have earned a Mental Health Fellow badge (see application for full eligibility requirements). Participants must be approved by their immediate supervisor and a director from the Employee Assistance & Counseling Center, Student Counseling Services or the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness.
- Application: To apply, download and complete the Mental Health Facilitator Application below and submit via email to beaUABAdvocate@uab.edu.
- Training: For information regarding Mental Health Facilitator training opportunities, contact Dr. Tami Long, EACC Director.
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Mental Health Peer Responder
Mental Health Peer Responder
The Mental Health Peer Responder badge is designed for emergency responders, faculty and staff who want to encourage colleagues after difficult experiences. This badge highlights your commitment to fostering a compassionate and understanding work environment. By earning it, you demonstrate your dedication to promoting a healthier, more resilient community for everyone.
- Eligibility: The Mental Health Peer Responder badge is available to all UAB/UAB Medicine faculty, staff and trainees who are working on campus and in patient or clinical settings, and who have earned a Mental Health Fellow badge.
- Training: Peer Responders must complete the RISE Peer Responder Training or an equivalent peer responder training course. Check the EACC Events Calendar to register for an upcoming session. Upon completion, you will submit an attestation in the Campus Learning System.
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Mental Health Facilitator