HEART Peer Counseling
The Hartwick Empathy Assistance Referral Team (HEART) is here for you! Their goal is to help fellow students by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential counseling space.
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HEART peer counselors are students who are specially trained to help other students access mental health services. Students seeking mental health services meet with a HEART peer counselor to discuss options for therapy and resources. During this educational session, students can ask questions and gain insight from a trusted peer.
Students walk away from their session with a HEART peer counselor with a referral to in-person or online counseling, information on community resources, and/or steps to take for finding a counselor utilizing private or school insurance. HEART counselors present all options to students, and assist students in choosing the best fit for their mental health needs.
HEART peer counselors maintain your privacy at all times and sign a confidentiality agreement with Hartwick College. Members are supervised by and have access to the counseling center staff for support and guidance.
Follow us on Instagram @heart_counselors for office hour updates and information about campus events.
HOW CAN I BECOME A HEART PEER COUNSELOR?
Each spring semester, the counseling center accepts applications for students interested in becoming a member of the HEART Peer Counseling program. Students must be in good academic standing with the college and must pass a conduct record check. New members are carefully selected and extensively trained.
March: A campus-wide email will be sent announcing the interview and hiring timeline. The open position will be available on Handshake.
April: Interviews, grade and conduct checks, and reference checks.
May: Group interview(s) and official offers extended.