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Peer Mentoring

Need assistance navigating through life and learning?
Would you like to talk with a student going through similar experiences?

YES?!

You are not alone!

Explore what peer mentors can do for you!

  1. Time Management Skills
  2. Stress Management Skills
  3. Study Skills
  4. Exam Preparation
  5. Reading/Note Taking Skills
    6. and...
  6. Someone there to just Listen!

Mentors have gone through it, and they are here to support you! You don't have to navigate through life and learning all on your own! Fill out an application below, and a mentor will reach out to you soon!

Click below for more information on resources like food pantries, housing assistance, basic needs, and so much more!


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Knock, Knock. Is Anyone There?

Peer Mentors have Drop-In Hours! No Appointment Necessary!

Fall 2024 Semester
Mondays
 Kaidence 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Makayla 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesdays Kenzie and Makayla 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesdays
 Kaidence 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenzie 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mentor Drop-In Times will be in room, 2M9B

 

Request for Peer Mentor

Our mission is to enrich students' lives through support and mental health advocacy. Student Peer Mentors offer the following help with students: adjusting to college life/academics, problem solving and goal setting, time management, reading/note taking skills, exam preparation, increasing motivation, stress management, provide a Wellness Assessment and more!

We will try to accommodate all requests. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the supervisor of our peer mentor program, Jennifer Hooker: jennifer.j.hooker@svcc.edu or 815-835-6271.

ex @99887766
What Skills do you hope to develop / improve in the student peer mentor program?*
Check All That Apply
How would you like to bin in contact with your peer mentor?*
Check All That Apply
Confidentiality and Privacy
  1. Mentors keep logs of meetings with mentees. They are entered in a secure system. Logs are reviewed by the supervisor of the student peer mentors to make sure that participants are getting the support they need and mentors are working within the scope of their training. Meeting logs will not be accessible to anyone that is not in the program.

  2. Peer mentors are not emergency mental health counselors. If a student is at an immediate risk to hurting themselves or others, you need to call 911.

  3. To maintain confidentiality, do not share your peer mentor's virtual office link. Also, meet with your mentor in a private place where others are not present.

  4. Additional limitations of confidentiality: If we are concerned that you are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else. We are also mandated reporters for concerns like: child abuse or neglect, as well as for the abuse/neglect of an elderly or disabled person.

  5. There are potential risks to technology including interruptions, unauthorized access and technical difficulties. Peer mentors will discontinue their meeting if connections are not adequate for the situation.
Acknowledgement of Confidentiality*
Program Development: This program was adapted from the M2 Peer Mentoring Program at Queen's University.
 

Have you let the student know about your referral?*
*If not, please let the student know before filling out this form.
What kind of help are you looking for from the peer mentor?*
Check All That Apply
Confidentiality Policy and FAQs
  1. Mentors keep logs of meetings with mentees. They are entered in a secure system. Logs are reviewed by the supervisor of the student peer mentors to make sure that participants are getting the support they need and mentors are working within the scope of their training. Meeting logs will not be accessible to anyone that is not in the program.

  2. Peer Mentors will meet with students either face to face or through Google Meet.

  3. Peer mentors are not emergency mental health counselors. If a student is at an immediate risk to hurting themselves or others, you need to call 911.

  4. Peer mentors are here to support students with time and stress management, study skills and is there to be a supportive person in their classmate's life.

  5. A peer mentor is not a tutor, but will help students develop skills to improve their overall academic success.

  6. A peer mentor is not a mental health counselor, but can help link students with mental health and substance abuse counseling.

  7. A peer mentor can give the student more information on assistance for food, clothing and housing.

  8. A peer mentor can also give you a list of medical providers in our area.
Program Development: This program was adapted from the M2 Peer Mentoring Program at Queen's University.