We recognize and applaud how so many of you have respectfully and civilly exercised your right to express yourselves, raising awareness about civic issues and encouraging your peers to vote. You have shown great maturity and leadership during this season.
We know that this period of civic engagement has brought up many questions, concerns, uncertainty, and other emotions. This is completely understandable, and you are not alone in what you are feeling.
We are here to help you navigate these feelings and concerns.
Navigators: Your Navigator is available to provide guidance and support.
Care Team: You can contact any member of IUP’s Care Team. The Care Team works together to offer appropriate support to students in distress.
The Office of Social Equity’s Community Response Team: If you observe anything that raises concerns related to incidents of hate or bias, please contact a member of IUP’s Community Response Team.
Counseling Center:
The IUP Counseling Center is available by calling 724-357-2621 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in hours at the Center are Monday through Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
If you have an immediate need for mental health support after traditional business hours, you can call 9-1-1 or the Indiana/Armstrong Mental Health Crisis line at 1-877-333-2470 for help (the Crisis line is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week).
If you need us, please reach out. I encourage you to support one another by sharing these resources with friends or classmates who may need them.
Dr. Tom Segar
Vice President for Student Affairs