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We as students appreciate the efforts of the University's administration to prioritize the issue of mental health.
We as students want to be more involved in the mental health process and believe a peer based program will help improve our University's sense of community and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
We as students believe that the student body will benefit from an over-the-phone peer support resource.
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Reached 250 supporters
November 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
I really did not think this would take off like this but seeing the support grow is wild and kind of overwhelming honestly. It feels like everyone is finally on the same page about needing this resource and that is just huge for us right now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2014
6 Comments
This could really benefit students who may not feel comfortable talking to a counselor, or an older adult about their problems, and who want to discuss their problems with someone they can relate to and identify with. As someone who finds it calming to discuss my problems with trusted friends and peers rather than adults, I support this 150%, and if this actually goes through, I'd be the first to volunteer and join this org.
I, a GW student who has trouble with mental health, would definitely use a service like this and would find it extremely helpful. I have often had trouble talking to people about my problems, even those who I am close to and care about me, and I have been reluctant while speaking to professional mental health workers at the university and elsewhere because of the difficulty in establishing a personal connection and a feeling of understanding. Being able to speak to a peer with the requisite training would be a perfect compromise: institutional enough to mitigate concerns about social factors, while also casual enough to be approachable.
FINALLY. honestly the wait times at the health center are way too long and not everyone wants a formal appointment. hope this starts soon.
i wish this was around when i was a freshman. would have been a lifesaver.
counselors are great but sometimes you just want to talk to someone who actually gets what its like to be here right now. this is a long time coming.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We as students appreciate the efforts of the University's administration to prioritize the issue of mental health.
We as students want to be more involved in the mental health process and believe a peer based program will help improve our University's sense of community and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
We as students believe that the student body will benefit from an over-the-phone peer support resource.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
I really did not think this would take off like this but seeing the support grow is wild and kind of overwhelming honestly. It feels like everyone is finally on the same page about needing this resource and that is just huge for us right now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2014
6 Comments
We all run into days where we need someone to talk to. Talking to a peer can be insightful and more relaxing than reaching out to an adult or counselor. Equipping interested students with the tools they need to support their peers in a time of need is an important step in building a stronger community.
This could really benefit students who may not feel comfortable talking to a counselor, or an older adult about their problems, and who want to discuss their problems with someone they can relate to and identify with. As someone who finds it calming to discuss my problems with trusted friends and peers rather than adults, I support this 150%, and if this actually goes through, I'd be the first to volunteer and join this org.
I, a GW student who has trouble with mental health, would definitely use a service like this and would find it extremely helpful. I have often had trouble talking to people about my problems, even those who I am close to and care about me, and I have been reluctant while speaking to professional mental health workers at the university and elsewhere because of the difficulty in establishing a personal connection and a feeling of understanding. Being able to speak to a peer with the requisite training would be a perfect compromise: institutional enough to mitigate concerns about social factors, while also casual enough to be approachable.
FINALLY. honestly the wait times at the health center are way too long and not everyone wants a formal appointment. hope this starts soon.
i wish this was around when i was a freshman. would have been a lifesaver.
counselors are great but sometimes you just want to talk to someone who actually gets what its like to be here right now. this is a long time coming.
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We all run into days where we need someone to talk to. Talking to a peer can be insightful and more relaxing than reaching out to an adult or counselor. Equipping interested students with the tools they need to support their peers in a time of need is an important step in building a stronger community.