Holding space for students who wish to reflect and process their grief

Holding space for students who wish to reflect and process their grief

Dear Students,

Members of the Student Life and University Chaplaincy teams will be holding space for students at the Interfaith Center (58 Winthrop St.) between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. This will be an informal gathering place for students who wish to reflect and process their grief in a supportive setting. Come by yourself or with others, and stay as long or as little as feels right for you.

For anyone who may need support or connection at another time, please reach out to the Chaplaincy and/or the Student Life teams. (The guide to student resources is below.)

Please know that all are welcome, and we will be there on Wednesday.

Rev. Elyse Nelson Winger
University Chaplain

Camille Lizarríbar, JD, PhD
Dean of Students and Chief Student Life Officer for AS&E

Available support resources

During difficult moments such as these, we encourage you to connect and spend time with your friends, your classmates, and your loved ones, whether at or outside of Tufts. On campus there also are multiple points of support for students that can respond to individual and group needs. Here’s how to get started:

If you’re not sure what resources or supports are available, please reach out to the Student Support team. They can talk you through your options and help you figure out what the next steps may be.
If you want peer support through an anonymous and confidential service, Ears for Peers is available by calling or texting 617-627-3888 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
If you think you might benefit from connecting with a counselor, or even if you are not sure but want to explore that, you can make an appointment with Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) by calling 617-627-3360. Appointments with a clinician are available weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You also can access the online scheduling system for new appointments, or for Ask a Counselor 15 minute phone consultations, through the Health and Wellness patient portal.
To speak with a counselor when CMHS is closed, call CMHS at 617-627-3360 and follow the prompts to connect with the Counselor On-Call.
The International Center and the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion are available to provide additional student support and resources for their communities, as well as direct questions or concerns to partners on campus.
For all members of the Tufts community, the University Chaplaincy can provide additional support regardless of denomination or belief.
Staff and faculty can access the Tufts Employee Assistance Program for support at any time.

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