Peer Wellness Coach Program
What is a Peer Wellness Coach?
Peer Wellness Coaches (PWC) are upper-level undergraduate and graduate students who assist students in accomplishing their academic, social, and personal goals. Sponsored by Student Counseling Services and Student Affairs, the primary goal of the program is to provide students who are stressed, unmotivated or worried about their grades or life in general with a personal coach. The role of the PWC is to assist students in their endeavor for college success.
What does a Peer Wellness Coach Do?
Peer Wellness Coaches help ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùn students one-on-one with coaching/mentoring, linkage to Student Counseling Services when necessary, as well as linkage to University or community resources, and peer advocacy. They also provide some outreach programming to the University community on a variety of mental health-related topics.
What kind of training do Peer Wellness Coaches receive?
Peer Wellness Coaches receive training in basic counseling and leadership skills, Mental Health First Aid, healthy relationships and consent, social justice issues, choosing a major, self-care, information on University resources, and community social service resources. Peer Wellness Coaches receive weekly supervision and seminars for ongoing training in these areas.
Peer Wellness Program Locations And Hours
Peer Wellness Coaches can be found on campus in convenient, private locations, including the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs, The Nest, NEIU Libraries, and Campus Recreation. Coaches can also meet for remote appointments using a secure Zoom connection.
Make an Appointment with a Peer Wellness Coach
Peer Wellness Coaches are available throughout the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters! You can schedule an appointment by contacting Student Counseling Services at counsect@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4650. You can also fill out the to be matched with a Peer Wellness Coach!
Meet Our Peer Wellness Coaches (2026-2027)
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