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Mental Health Outreach and Advocacy
The mental health outreach and advocacy program is grounded in teaching students how to promote their well-being by developing effective coping strategies and creating and sustaining satisfying relationships while at Binghamton and beyond.
Topic Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- How to Help a Friend
- Mental Health Advocacy Series
- Stress Reduction Tips
- Suicide Awareness
To request a workshop or training, or for more information email: outreach@binghamton.edu.
Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE)
The peer educator group, M-HOPE, provides students with tips about coping skills, managing stress, increasing emotional awareness, and understanding how to engage in self care. In addition, M-HOPE educates students about on and off-campus resources, and how to navigate them; and trains students how to help friends who may be struggling. Check out the program offerings and resources below.
M-HOPE Mission
Through outreach and advocacy, M-HOPE Interns are dedicated to make Binghamton University a healthier and safer living and learning environment by:
- Educating the Binghamton campus community about mental health and wellness,
- Connecting the community with University and off-campus resources, and
- Working to reduce stigma around mental health issues through formal programming and informal dialogue.
The M-HOPE team serves the campus in many ways, including:
- Campus-wide programs,
- Outreach and tabling,
- Facilitating first year seminar lectures,
- RA events,
- Serving on campus committees,
- and more!
We would love to work with you! To complete our workshop/training request form CLICK HERE .
If you have any questions, please email the MHOPE program staff at outreach@binghamton.edu.
University Counseling Center (UCC)
Note that the mental health outreach and advocacy program works closely with the Binghamton University Counseling Center.
At some point during their college experience, students may encounter personal, social, career or academic issues that call for assistance beyond the advice provided by friends and family. The UCC provides a variety of free and confidential counseling and referral services delivered by professional counselors.
