About Peer Support

Peer Support is a nonjudgmental and accepting space where students support other students. Students can discuss issues and anxieties with other students, learn about campus resources, and learn strategies for maintaining their personal well-being and engaging in self-care. No one understands the block plan stressors better than someone living through it, so come in and talk to someone that can understand.

Some of the topics our Peer Support team can help you with include healthy sexuality, harm reduction approaches, integrating mindfulness practices, stress management skills, sleep habits, interpersonal disputes, minor health and hygiene concerns, and body acceptance.

Peer Support is not crisis intervention and cannot replace necessary counseling or medical services. Peer Support talks students through difficult topics while maintaining privacy and respect.

How to use Peer Support

To use Peer Support you can visit us during Walk-in Hours!

WALK-IN HOURS

Throughout the semester, there will be walk-in Peer Support available in the Wellness Resource Center in Yalich 230. Walk-in hours are available on the following days and times:

Mondays: 12:00-2:00 pm

Friday: 12:00-2:00 pm

Meet Our Peer Support Staff

Mona Hamad (she/her)

Class Year: 2025  

Studying: Molecular Biology, Global Health 

Email: m_hamad@051857.com

Training: Certified Peer Educator, ASIST/PAL Suicide Prevention Training, QPR Training, Mental Health First Aid Training, Bystander Intervention Training, The Body Project, Safe Zone

Our Goals for Peer Support

Our Peer Support staff are here to be a supportive, active listener and help students with mental health, interpersonal issues, and self-care. Peer Support is a collaborative effort individualized to the experience of each student. Sessions are a safe place to talk about your feelings and receive emotional support, on-campus resources, and personalized education.