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
Peer Counselor Team Leader
Hi! I’m Caroline Jacoby (she/her) and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I’m a senior studying Sociology and English. As a peer counselor I love connecting with my peers and I’m so excited to continue expanding campus mental health resources as a team leader. My primary goal is to provide a safe space for every student to feel seen and heard. In addition to peer counseling, I’m a Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) leader and COOT/FYEL leader. I love spending time outdoors, skiing, hiking or swimming at the Hume, and in my free time I can usually be found baking, painting, crocheting, or watching scary movies with my friends.
Hello! I’m Raan Mae Hudson (she/her), and I am a sophomore double-majoring in educational studies and psychology. My goal as a peer counselor is to convey the message that there will always be someone willing to help in your time of need. As cliché as it might sound to some, I really do believe that, and I want to do my best to spread that message as a peer counselor. I have experience as a Yad b’Yad fellow at Waterville High School, and I am excited to become a member of the CCAK program. In my free time, I enjoy cracking jokes, writing poetry, and dancing off beat.
Hi! I’m Maria Carrasco (she/her) and I’m a rising junior majoring in Psychology with a potential minor in Education. I’m originally from Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and I joined this program because I want to be someone others can talk to and feel supported by. I’m passionate about creating spaces where people feel heard, and working with non-profit organizations. Outside of academics, I love listening to music and spending time with my friends and family. You can also find me volunteering at the Hospice center in Waterville. I’m really looking forward to being a peer counselor and offering support however I can.
Hello! My name is Faith A. Uko (she/her) and I am a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience. I am excited to serve as a Peer Counselor and support you in your Colby journey. Alongside this role, I work with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) as a Black Spirituality Fellow, serve as a Colby Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) Peer Educator, and I am a COOT/FYEL leader. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, cheering, and watching movies.
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