WHO WE ARE

"At its most basic, the PCs exist to give Kenyon students peer resources for anything that we think they might need. The Peer Counselors understand that everyone’s dealing with their own stuff, and sometimes we need some help or a patient ear. Anytime you feel lost or hurt or simply in need of a friend, hit us up." --- Jurney '15

MISSION STATEMENT

The Peer Counselors is a small group of Kenyon students working with the Counseling Center to help promote mental health and well-being of the student body. The role of the PCs is to open pathways to existing resources, develop student-led discussion groups, and empower the student body through mental health education. The Peer Counselors put a face on Kenyon’s mental health support system and help connect students to the help they need.

HISTORY

The Peer Counselors were founded during the summer preceding the 2012-2013 academic year out of a desire to provide resources and outlets for students dealing with mental health issues. Founding members included Ocean Jurney '15, Olivia Grabar Sage '15, Gina Rickert '14, Charlotte Reed '15, and Katie Moss '15. "There was just a disconnect," Jurney explained, referencing the student body and the Counseling Center. Years later, the PCs have grown into an established and dedicated group of students from different class years and backgrounds.

PRIVACY POLICY

The PCs practice privacy, meaning that when information is shared between a student and a PC, the PC will not share any information except with the PC advisor. The PC advisor will not share this information unless...

The PCs are mandated reporters under Kenyon's Title IX policy.

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please ask a PC or email us at peercounselors@kenyon.edu

THE COUNSELING CENTER

The staff advisor for the Peer Counselors is Mike Durham. To read more about Mike and the rest of the Counseling Center staff, visit their webpage here.