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.

Become a Certified Caring Coog!

There are two options for UH community members to complete the Caring Coog Certification. 

• Complete all three 1-hour trainings (QPR, YCHAC, and Step Up)
• Complete Mental Health First Aid 8 hour training

1. 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.

2. You Can Help a Coog: YCHAC training: Together, we can help to identify someone in need and serve as a protective safety net.

3. Step UP Coogs Intervene Evidence-based program educates students to effectively and safely intervene in instances of potential harm. 

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.

How to Include the Certified Caring Coog Training Series on Your Résumé

1. Under a “Certifications & Training” section
Certifications & Training

Certified Caring Coog Training Series, University of Houston

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)
Step UP! Bystander Intervention Training (evidence‑based program teaching active intervention skills)
You Can Help a Coog: Supporting Students in Distress
 
2. Under “Professional Development”
Professional Development

Completed the Certified Caring Coog Series, including training in suicide prevention (QPR), bystander intervention (Step UP!), and student‑support strategies (You Can Help a Coog).
 
3. If your role heavily involves student support or mental health (stronger skills‑based framing)
Relevant Skills & Training

Trained in suicide‑prevention intervention using the nationally recognized QPR model.
Skilled in bystander intervention through the evidence‑based Step UP! program.
Equipped to recognize and respond to students in distress through the You Can Help a Coog training program.
 
4. For a more impact‑focused résumé bullet (if you want to show application, not just completion)
Campus Engagement & Student Support

Strengthened crisis‑response and intervention skills by completing the Certified Caring Coog Training Series, enhancing capacity to identify suicide warning signs (QPR), intervene as an active bystander (Step UP!), and support distressed students (You Can Help a Coog).
 
5. If you want a one‑line résumé entry
Certified Caring Coog (QPR, Step UP!, You Can Help a Coog): Training in suicide prevention, bystander intervention, and supporting students in distress.