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EKU Counseling Center
521 Lancaster Avenue
CPO 52, Whitlock Building Room #571
Richmond, KY, 40475-3152
Phone: (859) 622-1303

Application for MHPA Membership

New Pilot Summer Training Program for MHPA Program.

Application Deadline: MONDAY OCTOBER 31st, 2022 at 4:30pm. Interested applicants are expected to submit the following online application.

Thank you for your interest in the Mental Health Peer Advocate (MHPA) program! MHPA is a student outreach group designed to facilitate the connection between the Eastern Kentucky University students and the Counseling Center. Through this outreach program, enthusiastic and dependable EKU students have the opportunity to share important information about mental health issues and the services provided by the Counseling Center to the EKU student body. Each fall semester undergraduate students from all majors with a passion for mental health are invited to apply to the MHPA program. Members should expect to allocate a minimum of 1hr a week to MHPA-related activities (this includes the weekly general body meetings). Applicants must be available Wednesdays from 3-4PM for weekly meetings! (During the Spring 2023 semester) We invite all interested students to apply, regardless of Counseling Center client status. Applicants should have a general understanding and knowledge base about mental health issues specifically as it pertains to college age students. MHPA members will be responsible for developing and executing outreach programs and presentations that will:

Promote emotional well-being among the student body
Raise awareness regarding college mental health issues
Provide education and resources
Provide a link between the Counseling Center and student body
Increase awareness among students about services available to them

Applicants selected for interview will be notified by the week of Novemeber 7th

If you have any further questions, call the Counseling Center (859-622-1303) or email Paul Morgan at paul.morgan@eku.edu.

Paul Morgan, Psy. D., is the MHPA coordinator and coordinator of community intervention for the Counseling Center. He will assist students with program development and implementation. In addition, MHPA students will have the opportunity to work with other Counseling Center clinicians and graduate student trainees.

Contact Information

Name:

Gender Pronouns:

Local EKU Address:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Education

Current Class Standing:

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Expected Graduation Date (Semester & Year):

Major:

Minor (if applicable):

Future Career Goals:

Questions

1. What interests you about the MHPA program?:

2. What will you contribute to MHPA if you are accepted to join?:

3. What do you hope to gain by being an active MHPA member?:

4. Describe what you feel are your personal strengths as well as other areas for growth.:

5. What are your ideas for future outreach programs or improvements for existing programs?:

List other time commitments and organizations you are involved with :

Include work, internships, and volunteering. Also approximate about how many hours per week are spent in each activity.

Availability to Interview: Interviews will be scheduled Nov. 9th-20th. Applicants selected for interview will be notified by Monday, Nov. 2nd List ALL available times Mon-Fri 8-5pm.

Monday 8am-5pm (availability):

Tuesday 8am-5pm (availability):

Wednesday 8am-5pm (availability):

Thursday 8am-5pm (availability):

Friday 8am-5pm (availability):

Note any scheduling conflicts you may have between Oct 30th-Nov 10th:

How did you learn about MHPA? (Check all that apply):

Social Media

Flyer

From a peer/professor/coach, etc.

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