Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: · Integrated peer-to-peer mental health services directly with on-campus clinic services · Offers multi-platform services (phone, text, video) · Documented referral/escalation protocols · Uses high-touch job-shadowing and mentoring o Offers practicum opportunities to USHE students pursuing credentials in behavioral health o Trula coaches receive a scholarship or internships credit coordinated at their institution · Demonstrated ability to relieve workload intake on USHE institution counseling resources · Offers systemwide implementation, adaptable to meet needs of all 16 institutions · Provides student incentives · Uses the following industry certifications and qualifications in training peer coaches: o Mental Health First Aid (National Council of Behavioral Health) o Certified Peer Educator Training (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) o Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR Institute) industry suicide prevention/referral training · Coach supervision by LCSW.
