Mental Health Resource Team
Mental Health Resource Team Mission
The purpose of the Mental Health Resource Team is to raise awareness and provide resources regarding student mental health issues as experienced in our collegiate setting at FIT. It supports FIT faculty, staff and student-facing employees through proactive training preparing them with the skills needed to recognize and respond to student mental health concerns appropriately within their professional parameter. This can be achieved via following objectives.
Objectives
The Mental Health Resource Team will:
- Focus on the needs of preparing and supporting FIT faculty, staff and employees with addressing and appropriately managing student mental health issues that arise in classroom, office, or other interstitial (non-counseling) settings;
- Coordinate, create and implement trainings in student mental health issues and challenges utilizing expertise and resources from both internal (FIT) and external (SUNY, other colleges, etc.) sources;
- Organize its offerings in a complimentary fashion to the work of other FIT divisions, including but not limited to: the CARE Team, the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dean of Students, Counseling Center, and Enrollment Management and Student Success;
- Solicit and keep apprised of input from FIT faculty, staff and employees as it creates and implements resources and offerings that meet their current and pressing needs as expressed.
Team Members
- Brenda Cowan, Professor, Exhibition and Experience Design
- Dr. Corie McCallum, AVP for Student Success and Dean of Students
- Dr. Jay Choi, Assistant Professor and Director, Counseling Services
- Devon Vidal, Assistant Dean, Curriculum and Instruction
- Daria Best, Coordinator, Employee Assistance Program
- Dr. Susan Breton, Associate Professor, Enrollment Management and Student Success
- Frank Mitchell, Assistant Professor and Admissions Counselor, Admissions
- Dr. Preeti Arya, Assistant Professor, Textile Development and Marketing
- Greta Earnest, Associate Professor and Director, Gladys Marcus Library
Contact
[email protected] (coming soon)
Important Mental Health Resources
Troubled by student behavior that could be construed as concerning to the student or to others? Seeing things like:
- A shift in attendance by an otherwise engaged and involved student.
- Submission of class work that consists of troubling themes or references.
- Unusual or erratic behavior in or outside the classroom environment.
- Ongoing disruptive behavior that is not able to be contained through classroom management.
When a student appears depressed/extremely anxious, let the student know that you noticed their behaviors and would like to help. Encourage the student to seek out help from FIT Counseling Services.
Counseling Services
Dubinsky Student Center, Room A212B
(212) 217-4260
[email protected]
The 988 Lifeline is a national hotline available for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, 24/7/365 quality, one-on-one assistance. Skilled, judgment-free counselors are available to provide compassionate support.
*This is an external resource
The FIT/UCE Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service designed to assist employees who may be experiencing personal problems which can affect their ability to function on the job. EAP offers individual counseling, support groups, as well as managerial and departmental support services.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dubinsky Center, Room A608D
(212) 217-5600
[email protected]
In situations where a student’s behavior may violate the Code of Student Conduct, or present itself as threatening or harmful to others, the DOS steps in. In an emergent or threatening situation, always contact Public Safety first and follow up with a report to the Dean of Students Office. Additionally, for any questions or concerns that might not otherwise be covered by other areas, the Dean of Students Office serves as a reference point and can direct any inquiries appropriately.
Dean of Students
Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B221
(212) 217-3800
[email protected]
Available 24/7/365. In situations where a student's behavior may be disruptive, aggressive, or present an immediate threat to self and/or others.
Public Safety
236 West 27th Street, 1st floor
(212) 217-7777 (Emergencies)
(212) 217-4999 (Administrative)
[email protected]
This is an online training with guidance about how to respond to instances of suicidal behavior.
*This is an external resource