The Green Tag training for faculty and staff is a mental health awareness and suicide-prevention program designed to equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support students and colleagues experiencing emotional distress. Adapted from the Green Bandana Project, this training recognizes the unique role faculty and staff play as trusted, visible points of connection within the campus community.

The training focuses on helping participants identify common signs of mental health challenges, stress, and crisis, including indicators of depression, anxiety, and potential suicide risk. Participants learn how to approach and engage individuals with care and empathy, initiate supportive conversations, and respond in ways that reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behavior.

Upon completion of the training, participants are encouraged to display a Green Tag in their workspace, or on their door frame.This visible marker signals to students and colleagues that the individual is a trained, approachable resource who can offer support and guidance toward help.