Cowboys Care
Championing Mental Health Support For Every Cowboy
Cowboys Care is a mental health-centered movement grounded in shared experiences and a commitment to awareness, connection and support. Inspired by a personal story and embraced across Oklahoma State University, the initiative unites students, faculty and staff to ensure every member of the Cowboy family feels seen and supported. Through outreach, campus ambassadors and resource connection, Cowboys Care encourages open conversation and connection because no one should face challenges alone.
Let's Talk Mental Health with Joshua Rivedal
Join nationally recognized speaker, author, comedian and mental health advocate Joshua Rivedal on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4-5 p.m. in the Student Union Theater for an engaging conversation on resilience, wellbeing and thriving in college. Through humor, powerful storytelling and practical strategies, Rivedal explores mental health and resilience while encouraging students to seek support, build meaningful connections and care for themselves and others. The event is free, open to all and includes food and giveaways, plus a chance to win Thomas Rhett tickets for the BOK Center on Sept. 19*!
*must be present to win
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Interested in having the Cowboys Care team at your event? Whether it's through tabling, a speaker or another form of engagement, we'd love to be involved!
Become An Ambassador
The Cowboys Care Ambassador program trains volunteers to be the friendly, informed face of mental health support on campus. Through guided training modules, ambassadors learn how to recognize needs and connect others to the right resources. Since launching in November 2025, more than 400 ambassadors have completed the program. Step forward, get trained and help make care easier to find for everyone.
Need Support? Start Here.
If you need support, OSU offers a wide range of mental health resources for students, faculty and staff. From counseling to crisis support, help is available across campus.
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