Mental Health Support Squad

About

The Mental Health Support Squad (MHSS) is a group of undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about mental health education, outreach, and advocacy. Squad members are trained and supervised by the staff of Counseling Services and serve as a mental health resource for peers.

Through a one-on-one mental health peer mentorship program, a general mental health support group, wellness workshops, and outreach initiatives, the squad works to bring mental health wellness to NAU students.

The Mental Health Support Squad offers services to all NAU students, including those at the Flagstaff campus and statewide sites as well as students who are studying online.

Guide to Services

Scope of Care

Mission

Our mission is to bring mental health wellness to NAU students through peer support, mental health education, advocacy, and outreach

Vision

The Mental Health Support Squad of NAU assists in cultivating and maintaining a more informed and compassionate campus community that decreases stigma around mental health needs, help seeking, and self-care practices

Services

2022 Support Groups:

Support groups are mentor-led and open to all NAU students who would like to listen, share, and hold space for one another. There is no pre-registration required and attendance is drop in, so we invite you to attend whenever you feel like having a group approach to caring for your mental health would be meaningful for you. You do not need to have a specific diagnosis or lived experience to attend; all are welcome and all experiences are valued. Attendance is meant to be inclusive and participatory while maintaining the boundaries of respect and confidentiality. Join us on any (or all!) of the following nights:

In Person Support Groups
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM in the HLC, room 3107

– September 13th
– September 20th
– September 27th
– October 4th
– October 11th
– October 18th
– October 25th
– November 1st
– November 8th
– November 15th
– November 22nd
– November 29th

Zoom Support Groups
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 PM using the link below

– September 15th
– September 22nd
– September 29th
– October 6th
– October 13th
– October 20th
– October 27th
– November 3rd
– November 10th
– November 17th
– December 1st

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nau.zoom.us/j/81533736867?pwd=aUQ0WmpsY1IyMXp6TFFUN3ZHRW05UT09
Meeting ID: 815 3373 6867
Password: MHSS2022

Peer Mentor Request Form

If you are interested in being matched with a mentor, please fill out the request form below.  Include your NAU email address and then keep an eye out for an email from the program manager with details about scheduling your MHSS consultation.

Mentors

Meet Your Mentors!

Interested in Becoming a Mentor?

Enroll in NAU 299: Mental Health Peer Training, an 8-week, 1 credit general elective course that will guide you in learning how to understand and support the mental health needs of your peers and become a wellness advocate and MHSS member. Log into your Louie

Contact

All media requests pertaining to the Mental Health Support Squad and related services must be directed to Rebecca Flasz, mental health program manager, at: Rebecca.Flasz@nau.edu

Support.Squad@nau.edu

https://www.instagram.com/nausupportsquad/