The Counseling & Mental Health Center fosters peer support communities, which are led by TCU students who work closely with staff members. The goal of these supportive communities is to expand social support and increase connections with like-minded students. They are not designed to treat symptoms or provide clinical interventions. Currently, support communities are meeting in-person and virtually.
Below is a list of our current peer support communities, please select the community for more information including descriptions and meeting times. To ask specific questions or to receive more information on how to get involved please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. If you have general questions, contact Dr. Eric Wood at e.c.wood@tcu.edu.
If you are interested in starting a new peer support community, contact Caroline Albritton Sahba at c.k.albritton@tcu.edu.
The Collegiate Recovery Community hosts an open and anonymous weekly meeting for any TCU student who has the desire to change their alcohol, cannabis, or other substance use. There is no sign up necessary to join, just show up.
The Collegiate Recovery Community meets Thursdays from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Meetings are in Jarvis 204. If you have any questions please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
FrogConnect is a new student-led community that uses GroupMe to foster connections between TCU students based on shared interests. The goal of these communities is to allow students to feel a sense of belonging and create relationships with fellow Horned Frogs. If you’re looking for someone to go with to the TCU game, meet for lunch in the BLUU or attend an on-campus event, try one of the FrogConnect groups and meet a new Horned Frog today.
The Grad Connect Peer Support Community is a space for all TCU and Brite Divinity School graduate students to come together to build community and connection. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged and welcome.
The Grad Connect Peer Support Community meets Mondays from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm CST. Meetings are hybrid with the in person location in Jarvis 204.
If you have any questions, want to join the Grad Connect Peer Support Community, or want to request the Zoom meeting ID and password, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
The Grief Support group is an open and supportive community for students experiencing grief due to the passing of a loved one.
The Grief Support Peer Community meets on Fridays at 3:00 pm in Jarvis 104.
If you have any questions, want to join the Grief Support Community, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
Home Away From Home is a peer support community open to any student who is missing their home and family whether they come from across town or across the globe.
The Home Away From Home Peer Support Community meets every other Monday from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm in the Intercultural Center.
A peer support community open to any student who is a survivor of trauma, including sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and/or harassment. A space to connect, reflect, and heal.
Fridays !:00pm-2:00pm meeting in Jarvis 221
If you want to learn more or have questions, please complete the form at the bottom of the page and our Campus Advocate, Leah Carnahan, will be in contact with you.
The Nourish Peer Support Community is open to any TCU student who wants to improve their relationship with food or their body.
The Nourish group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Meetings are hybrid with the in person location in Jarvis 204.
If you have any questions, want to join the Nourish Peer Support Community, or want to request the Zoom meeting ID and password, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
The Renew Depression and Anxiety Peer Support Community is a supportive and encouraging place for TCU students affected by depression and/or anxiety.
The Renew Depression and Anxiety group meets on Mondays from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm in Jarvis 2nd floor.
If you have any questions, want to join the Renew Peer Support Community, or want to request the Zoom meeting ID and password, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
Open to any TCU student who is affected by a loved one’s substance use or mental health and is seeking support & solutions for themselves.
The Ripple Effect meets on Fridays from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm in Jarvis 204.
If you have any questions about The Ripple Effect, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.
Our Supportive Gaming Community aims to engage with students by playing role-playing games to develop healthy relationships built upon listening, empathy, creativity, and respect, use their critical problem-solving skills, and empower them to practice self-discovery and heroism. This is a free program open to beginners and experienced players alike. If you have any questions or want to join the Supportive Gaming Community, please fill out the form at the bottom of the webpage and someone will be in contact with you.