Resources for Loneliness
There are resources at American University for students affected by loneliness. The resources range from help with transitioning to college, counseling, and activities to become more involved.
Counseling Center
The Counceling Center provides individual therapy, group therapy, and referrals. Counseling sessions can help you understand your feelings of loneliness. In group therapy you can talk to students going through the same situation and build social support.
Social Skills Group Therapy
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 2-2:45pm
Location: Mary Gradon Center 214
Facilitators: Frances Rekrut, Ph.D. & Shari Matray, M.S.Ed.
The counceling center also provides transitioning tips for students.
https://www.american.edu/ocl/counseling/counseling
Health Promotion and Advocacy Center
Wellness consultations at HPAC can help you assess your needs and create a self-care action plan.
Peer health education workshops are available every semester and have topics on mental health and emotional well-being.
https://www.american.edu/ocl/promote-health/
Mental Health Hotline
For any mental health crisis use the DC Department of Mental Health Crisis Helpline: 1-888-793-4357.
RemedyLive provides 24/7 serivces for any indivdual who may be struggling with any type of mental health problem, even loneliness. It is where you can have an anonymous conversation with one of their soulmedic to get advice about your struggles.
Tesxt: 494949
International Student Service
The Language Exchange Programs at ISS can help you connect with students that are also studying abroad in the U.S. and U.S. domestic students.
Global Cafe is a great way to speak with Intertnational Student Services Staff members with any personal issues you may have with your experience at AU.
https://www.american.edu/ocl/isss/activities-and-events.cfm
Center for Community Engagement
Find volunteer and engagement opportunities to meet new people and help others to feel a sense of purpose.
https://www.american.edu/ocl/volunteer/
Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Different communties can be offered at CDI, such as first generation, multicultural, LGBTQA, and undocumented student community. CDI helps students to connect with others with similar idenities.
CDI provides either one on one or group adivsing on personal issues, such as providing a sense of belonging at AU.