The Safe Space of Spectrum

Audrey’s Corner is a space of kindness and positivity that was established in 2018 in honor of junior Audrey Niblo. She was a friendly and optimistic influence in her personal and student life.

One of the goals of Audrey’s Corner is to emulate the values she followed in life. However, Audrey was also bullied for part of her life and was very open about her struggles.

Audrey’s Corner aims to provide a safe space for students, faculty and staff to express their thoughts on topics which relate to Audrey’s values, struggles and triumphs. We welcome creative pieces, such as stories, poems, photography and art, as well as interviews and journalistic articles from anyone in the Sacred Heart University community.

In honor of Audrey’s memory, we have provided a list of free, on-campus resources for students. If you or someone you know is looking for support, whether that be academic or emotional, please know that you are not alone, and feel free to take a look at the information below.

Counseling Center:

The Counseling Center offers free and confidential services on a short-term, bi-weekly basis. They also offer group therapy.

To reach the Counseling Center, call 203-371-7955 or visit their website at https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices–departments-directory/counseling-center/. To make an appointment, call their office manager at the number above, and they will help you set one up. They provide same day counseling.

Counseling Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please be aware the Counseling Center has a new location at the Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center, 4980 Park Ave.

In case of an emergency or after hours, contact Public Safety at 203-371-7911. For non-emergencies, please call Public Safety at 203-371-7995.

s.w.e.e.t. Peer Educators:

s.w.e.e.t. Peer Educators are Sacred Heart students who promote the health and well-being of their peers. They host events like therapy dog days (“Canine Help SHU?”) and are in charge of the Stall St. Journals in various restrooms around campus.

To get in touch with s.w.e.e.t., please visit their page on SHU’s website: https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices–departments-directory/counseling-center/sweet-peer-educators/.

JLC:

The Jandrisevits Learning Center (JLC) offers free learning support services and peer tutoring to students of all majors and is located just across the street from Sacred Heart’s main campus.

To contact the Learning Center or to learn more, take a look at their website page: https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices–departments-directory/center-for-teaching–learning/jandrisevits-learning-center/.

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