Students are able to get involved on various levels, including facilitating peer-to-peer activities and walks to connect with fellow peers under a shared mission.
Peer Well-Being Network
Students uplifting and empowering other students
Peer Well-Being Network
The Peer Well-Being Network at µÛÍõ»áËù is a dynamic, student-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing mental health and holistic well-being across our campus.
We are a community of µÛÍõ»áËù students who are dedicated to uplifting and empowering their fellow peers through promotion of well-being efforts.
Our mission is to break down barriers between peer leaders, fostering collaboration and support through a series of strategic programs and events.
The Peer Well-Being Network is about empowering our community to promote student well-being and creating spaces where all students belong.
Objectives
- Fostering peer to peer connection and creating a sense of belonging within our PWBN community
- Increasing member’s leadership skills surrounding student mental health to effectively create change
- Increasing partnership and trust between organizations on campus doing mental health work with the Peer Well-Being Network
- Enhancing network member’s holistic well-being by providing self and community care opportunities for leaders
Benefits
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Connection
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Well-Being and Self-Care Opportunities
We've created a lineup of events and activities including wellness retreats members can participate in.
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Resume Builder & Leadership Skills
You'll have access to trainings and skill-building exercises that you can put on your resume.
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Cash Incentive
We are offering members who regularly participate in our network this year cash incentives for your participation. $25 gift cards for attendance and participation in our monthly meetings, $50 gift cards for attendance and participation in our signature events, and additional end-of-year incentives for regular and committed participation.
Get Involved
We are recruiting student leaders who seek an opportunity to dedicate themselves to uplifting and empowering their peers to better improve dialogue around student well-being on campus.
The Peer Well-Being Network pledge:
- I pledge to foster open and honest conversations that destigmatize mental health and embrace diverse perspectives and experiences.
- I pledge to create a safe, welcoming, and brave space where every person feels heard, valued, and supported.
- I pledge to be an active, compassionate listener, to give my full attention without judgement to others, and to provide empathy, respect, and dignity for all.
- I pledge to promote meaningful and thought-provoking discussions with my peers that encourage self-reflection and growth.
- I pledge to be an advocate for mental health and to use my power to expand the network to ensure that mental health resources are visible and accessible to all in need.
- I commit to my own education and self-improvement by learning about mental health resources available on and off campus to better support my peers.
- I pledge to prioritize my own well-being by taking intentional steps to care for my mental, emotional, and physical health, knowing that by strengthening myself, I can better support and empower my peers to do the same.
- Together, we are stronger, and I dedicate myself to this journey, creating a ripple of positive change for myself and others.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 19
5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Living Learning Center
Wednesday, April 16
5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Living Learning Center