Counseling Center Faculty and Staff Resources

Helping a Student in Distress

Faculty and staff are often the first point of contact for students experiencing emotional difficulty and can play an extremely important role in referring students for help. We hope this virtual brochure will be helpful to you if you encounter troubled students in your classes or other settings, and need to know how to get them to the resources they need.

QPR for Suicide Prevention

QPR is a highly effective form of suicide prevention training that enables anyone to recognize and respond to the warning signs and communications for anyone contemplating suicide. Learn more about QPR and how to take advantage of this training.

Counseling Support for Faculty and Staff

Canisius University faculty and staff are eligible for counseling support through the College's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Please contact Human Resources for information on how to connect with EAP services.


Canisius University faculty and staff are not eligible for counseling services through the Canisius University Counseling Center.