Your Mental Health Matters
The University System of Georgia (USG) launched a comprehensive Mental Health Initiative to significantly expand student mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mental Health Initiative expands USG clinical resources to ensure every student has access to telephonic psychiatric care and clinical counseling services. Expanded services will also a 24/7 hotline and well-being support programs through Uwill. Through a partnership with the JED Foundation, each institution will work on a four year strategic plan centered around student mental health awareness and response. East Georgia State College received grant funding from the USG Mental Health Initiative for employee and student mental health training and awareness programs, and for the purchase of student case management software. EGSC, in partnership with Uwill, provides a wellness hub, Live Well@EGSC. EGSC’s partnership with the JED Foundation and strategic plan work is ongoing.
Members of the East Georgia State College Mental Health Initiative Committee are:
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- Mary Smith, Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel (Co-chair)
- Stephanie Royals, Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services (Co-Chair)
- Dr. Catherine Whelan, Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
- Dr. David Chevalier, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Sherrie Helms, Associate Vice President for Student Conduct & Title IX
- Chief Trey Drawdy, Chief of Police
- Cynthia Reese, Assistant Director of Student Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
- Roosevelt Young, Student Life Specialist
- Georgia Sanders, Director of Student Success
- David Gribbin, Director of Institutional Research
- Candace Lynn, Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Dr. Kathy Knudsen, Special Assistant to the President
