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What is a Wellness Mentor?

Drew’s Wellness Mentor Program mission is to increase mental health awareness in the campus community from a wide-scale to an individual level. The Wellness Mentors host and collaborate on outreach events to inform and equip the student population on ways to address mental health topics that typically affect college students. They also work one-on-one with students as a guide and support to identify goals to achieve academic and wellbeing success.

Wellness Mentors are trained to assist peers through their journey at university and become well-rounded in both the academic and personal spheres.

Common Topics of which Wellness Mentors often assist students:

  • Time Management
  • Stress Management & Self Care
  • Roommate or relationship issues
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Test & Academic Stress
  • Making friends and Socializing
  • Homesickness & Transition to College Life
  • Connector to campus resources.

To Schedule your own consultation with a Wellness Mentor email:
[email protected] and a wellness mentor will reach out to you within 1 business day. 

Meet your Wellness Mentors!

Frankie Mailley

“I started off with the Counseling Center as an Action Scholar volunteer, where I learned about the functions that CAPS plays around campus. I was drawn to the role’s focus on outreach to fellow students, and that’s a characteristic that’s stayed true as I’ve become a Wellness Mentor. I enjoy having the opportunity to speak with fellow students to promote the services and programs available to them.

College can be an intense and stressful time of our lives, and there is no reason anyone should have to face problems alone. As a wellness mentor, I enjoy getting to be a part of student’s support systems, and it feels rewarding when mentees come back to report their accomplishments. I hope to facilitate conversations that help build a student’s confidence towards meeting their goals.”

Emma Wilganowski

“I’m a wellness peer mentor because it gives me opportunities to learn more about mental health, and to help other students with both the academic and the personal sides of college life. I’m currently a senior, majoring in English, and my time at Drew so far has taught me that building beneficial habits and developing a healthy work/life balance are some of the most important steps to meeting your personal goals. By working with the counseling center, I hope to contribute to a welcoming and encouraging environment where all students can feel heard and supported.”

Danielle Takacs (‘Dani’)

“Hi! I’m a senior at Drew University, majoring in Psychology with a Business minor, and a proud Peer Mentor. I became a Peer Mentor to help fellow students reach their goals, grow into their best selves, and navigate both the academic and personal sides of college life. I love creating a space where students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to thrive, whether they’re facing challenges or just trying to improve a little each day.
Outside of campus, I enjoy thrifting, hiking, staying active through exercise, and finding little ways to bring positivity wherever I go. I’m a big believer in making the most of every day and helping others do the same.”