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Resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to SMU students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
CARING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FORM
The Caring Community Connections Program provides support to students who are experiencing challenges by identifying and linking them to appropriate resources. If you are concerned about a student showing signs of distress, please submit a form with details of the concern. Student Advocacy & Support staff meet with students when concerns are submitted to provide a supportive environment, discuss the submitted concern, strategize ways to address the issues, and develop an action plan/appropriate next steps.
SMU STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES
SMU Student Counseling Services offer SMU students a broad range of outpatient services, which are confidential and sensitive to issues of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious preference, and disabilities. All counseling sessions are free and covered under the Health Services Fee.
Address: 6211 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (215)-768-2277
Crisis Phone: (215)-768-2277, ext. 2
STUDENT SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE
The Student Senate Health committee is responsible for dispersing information about health-related resources and making them more accessible for the SMU community. They are also a student voice in any and all health concerns including mental health. If students or other community members have ideas for what could be better, the health committee is there to listen to these requests and relay them into policy.
Student Wellness Contact: jlew@smu.edu
REDEFINING MENTAL ILLNESS (ReMI)
Redefining Mental Illness, or ReMI, seeks to serve as a place of emotional creativity for those impacted by mental illness through events like poetry slams, Survivor Speak-Out Open Mics, and partnerships with local NGOs or similar community partnerships. Additionally, ReMI is committed to education through on-campus programming aiming to educate peers, professors and other staff on subjects related to mental illness. In the long run, ReMI strives to destigmatize mental illness.
WOMEN AND LGBT CENTER
The Women and LGBT Center empowers students to increase understanding of gender equity issues, reaches out to the SMU community to create dialogue around gender issues, and creates a supportive climate and space for all.
Location: Hughes Trigg Student Center, Suite 218. 3140 Dyer Street, Dallas, TX 75205, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Phone: (214)-768-4792
DR. BOB SMITH HEALTH CENTER
The Dr. Bob Smith Health Center hosts medical, dental, counseling, and testing services, which include student counseling and substance abuse and recovery services.
Location: 6211 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214)-768-2141
SUICIDE AND CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS
Since 1968, the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas has served the people of Dallas, Texas and the DFW Metroplex. It is one of 80 centers nationwide to have achieved certification by the American Association of Suicidology.
Phone: (800)-273-8255
RESIDENTIAL COMMONS STAFF
There are many professional and student resources in your residential commons that can help you in a variety of ways. These people are here to help, including your Resident Assistants (RA), Residential Community Director (RCD), Faculty-in-Residence (FiR), Commons Council Leadership, Student Wellness Champions, and other upperclassmen.
Contact: Your individual residential common’s website will have the contact information of each of these people and resources.
OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN AND RELIGIOUS LIFE
The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life offers confidential, pastoral care for all students, faculty, staff, and administration covering a wide range of issues. They assist all persons of faith, no faith, or exploring faith and welcome all cultures on campus for confidential conversations.
Location: Hughes Trigg Student Center, Suite 208, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214)-768-4502
Est. 2022By Meredith Lloyd, Class of 2022
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