Mission Statement
The mission of the Healthy Hornet Center is to provide students with a space and network of peer support to explore strategies to improve their mental well-being and strengthen resiliency. The Healthy Hornet Center believes that all students can benefit from making a continuous and conscious effort to attend to a lifestyle that supports positive mental well-being, prepares students to overcome challenges, and encourages meaningful engagement with others.
Who We Serve
The Healthy Hornet Center values the unique and diverse perspectives of students and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where all students are welcome and respected.
We serve all students of diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives, and provide an inclusive space. The Healthy Hornet Center embraces all races, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, personal appearances, political affiliations, military affiliations and immigration statuses.
What We Offer
The Healthy Hornet Center provides a designated space where students are invited to connect with one another and work towards their wellness goals. Students can also receive one-on-one mentoring from trained peers that can relate and empathize with many of the common stressors students face.
Peer-to-peer support from a healthy hornet mentor may include:
- Listening to student concerns with empathy and without judgment
- Helping set wellness goals
- Connecting with resources
- Offering a variety of stress reducing activities
- Encouraging personal growth and wellness habits
Please note that our peer mentors are not trained professionals and will connect students to resources for issues needing further support.
Questions? Contact Professor of Psychology Rodney Bragdon, Ph.D. at rbragdon@mygril-yaoyao.com.