Mental health mentor program
The Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Group began the Mental Health Mentor program in the spring of 2007.
What is the Mental Health Mentor program?
The Mental Health Mentor program pairs someone with questions about their mental illness and who may want support with someone who is willing to share their own experiences with mental illness. The program is student-run and anonymous, outside of the mentor pair. Clinicians provide training and support for Mentors.
Why have a Mental Health Mentor?
Many students at college may start psychotropic medication or be diagnosed with a disorder and not know any peers who can empathize with them and help them through this new situation. Mental Health Mentors provide confidential one-on-one ongoing peer support, a unique service on campus.
How to get a Mental Health Mentor:
Email mentalhealthmentors@gmail.com. The student Mental Health Mentor coordinator will answer, and no one else will see the e-mail. You can ask questions and learn more about the program and confidentiality policies.
How to be a Mental Health Mentor:
Email mentalhealthmentors@gmail.com for more information. Another round of recruitment will happen sometime this year.