New peer support program for UAF students
October 22, 2020
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center is launching a new support program for students by students. Prevention peer educators,
or PPEs, are trained to support their fellow students in the areas of mental health,
suicide, alcohol and drug misuse, and sexual assault and harassment. The PPE purpose
is to raise awareness, provide information, support, a listening ear and resources
to their peers.If you are struggling and want to speak one-on-one with a PPE, they will be holding in-person and virtual drop-in hours for the rest of the fall semester, starting Monday, Oct. 26.
- Mondays and Wednesdays (noon-3 p.m.) in Wood Center Room 101
- Thursdays and Fridays (8-10 p.m.) in the Hess Rec Conference Room (MBS Complex)
If you would rather speak to a PPE virtually, log into Zoom during the above hours using this link: tiny.cc/ppedrop
Masks will be required during the in-person hours, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
For more information, email the Nanook Diversity and Action Center at uaf-ndac@alaska.edu.