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A Peer Counselor is a Colby student who is trained and supported by Colby Counseling Services. PC’s create an intentional space for meaningful social connection on Colby’s campus. They are here to listen and to provide one-on-one support for their fellow students as they navigate their College experience.
It is important to note that meeting with a PC is not a substitute for professional counseling and students who are in need of clinical services should reach out to a licensed mental health professional.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a Peer Counselor is by sending an email to [email protected]
The Peer Counseling Program is dedicated to improving the overall well-being and resiliency of our fellow students on the Hill. One of the ways we serve the campus community is through our outreach programming.
Upon request, the PC program offers presentations and workshops that address important topics such as self-care and mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and procrastination. If you are interested in a program or workshop for your organization/club, please email us at [email protected]
Being a Peer Counselor provides valuable experiences that will help one improve their active listening and communication skills, relationship building skills, and professional presentation skills. It also offers a unique experience for your graduate school application, as well as meaningful opportunities to connect with and to help your fellow students.
The PC program recruits a new training class each spring. Interested in being an additional support system for your peers during the 24-25 academic year? Fill out this Google Form.
To contact Peer Counselor Services, email [email protected].
Director and supervisor of Peer Counselor Program
Hi! I’m Dean Hickman (He/Him), a senior from Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Computer Science: AI here at Colby. I am very excited to begin this role with Counseling services. Outside of academics, I volunteer with Colby Math mules and work as a Colby Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) Peer educator. In my personal time, I like to spend time with my friends, explore the great Maine outdoors, ride horses, and get deeply invested in reading the same books over and over and over again. I hope to provide a space for students to develop themselves mentally and emotionally, so that they feel comfortable and knowledgeable about the resources on campus that are there for their use. Ultimately, I hope to reaffirm that everyone belongs!
Hi! I’m Diana Avila-Garcia (she/her) and I’m a senior majoring in Psychology and Sociology. I’m from Oklahoma but I’m Bolivian and Venezuelan. When I’m not studying you’ll find me reading, dancing, watching a TV show, or hanging out with my friends. After hearing about the peer counseling program I immediately knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I am thrilled to be a part of this team because I want students to know that no matter who they are they deserve a safe space where they are truly heard.
Hello! I’m Soomin Lee (she/her) from Brookline, MA (yes, another JOB…). I’m a sophomore double majoring in chemistry-biochemistry and psychology-neuroscience at Colby. Outside of school, I’m a Community Advisor for Bobs and will be working at MaineGeneral as a scribe in the emergency department. I love to read, write poetry, spend way too much money at fancy coffee shops, and work out at the AC. I’m so excited to be a peer counselor and help support you in any way possible.
Hi! I’m Caroline Jacoby (she/her) and I’m a rising junior majoring in Sociology and minoring in English. I’m so excited to be a support resource for my peers and expand mental health services on Colby’s campus! I was immediately drawn to this program because I want to provide a safe space for every student to feel seen and heard. In
addition to peer counseling, I’m an Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) leader and a COOT/FYEL leader, and I volunteer at Waterville Creates as a teaching assistant for their visual arts classes. I love spending time outdoors, skiing, hiking or swimming at the Hume, and in my free time I can usually be found baking, crocheting, or watching scary movies with my friends.
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