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This 120-minute training examines the systemic factors that shape the wellbeing of first-generation college students, particularly when they are experiencing a crisis. Professionals will learn effective and responsive approaches to support young adults and their families while navigating complex academic, social, and mental health challenges.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this training, participants will be able to...

  • Recognize the social wellbeing, academic, and administrative realities that impact first-generation college students.
  • Accurately identify ways to incorporate effective strategies in supporting wellbeing and managing crisis with individuals who are first-generation college students.
  • Recognize the unique wellbeing, mental health, and substance use concerns affecting this population.
  • Identify strategies to use when managing a crisis involving first-generation college students.

What You’ll Earn

  • This training is approved for 2 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, as well as prevention professionals in domain P6 - professional growth & responsibility and substance use counselors in domain TR1 – treatment field related (renewals only) in the state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Development Date: August 2024

Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals

Content Level: Beginner

Training Outline:

  • Key definitions related to the wellbeing of first-generation college students
  • Social wellbeing, academic and administrative realities
  • First-generation status, wellbeing, and mental health/substance use disorders
  • Resources for supporting the wellbeing of first-generation college students
  • Effective and responsive strategies for managing crisis

Presenter

Cassandra Storlie, PhD, LPCC-S (Ohio), RN (Illinois), NCC

Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator, Kent State University

Cassandra (Cassie) A. Storlie, Ph.D., LPCC-S (Ohio), RN (Illinois), NCC, is an associate professor and doctoral program coordinator in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University. She has 19 years of counseling experience and has served in numerous clinical and leadership roles across mental health, addictions, crisis intervention, and counselor education. Storlie is president-elect of the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and has received multiple state and national awards for mentorship, diversity initiatives, research, and professional service.

Continuing Education Approvals
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides CE approvals for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists as accepted by the Ohio CSWMFT Board.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.   

Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey. Hours for Ohio licenses submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).

⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.

Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for information on cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you require an accommodation, contact CSW Accessibility at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14 days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests regardless of lead time.

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For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.

Submit an enrollment inquiry

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the 988 training team at 988trainings@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments.

Email: 988trainings@osu.edu
Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/988-lifeline-series

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Section Title
Supporting the Wellbeing of First-Generation College Students
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 28, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $10.00
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
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