At times, students in distress initially feel more comfortable talking to a trained student rather than a mental health professional. OASIS and HAVEN are the two peer support services on campus, supervised by the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC).
OASIS: (845) 257-4945
OASIS is a student-staffed, crisis intervention center and telephone hot-line. OASIS volunteers are trained and supervised by the hotline Coordinator. Students may walk in or call the office.
- OASIS Office Location: Lenape Hall - North Entrance (facing Ridgeview Hall)
- Office Hours: 8pm-12am 7 days a week (closed during all breaks)
OASIS offers confidential crisis intervention to help students deal with difficulties in life areas such as:
- suicide-related thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- depression
- relationships
- roommate hassles
- academic problems
- loneliness
Students also can call OASIS for information and referrals on:
- sexual issues and related diseases
- campus and community services
HAVEN: (845) 257-4930
HAVEN is a student-staffed, crisis intervention center and telephone hot-line. Peer volunteers are specifically trained to respond to issues around rape, sexual assault, other unwanted sexual experiences and relationship violence. HAVEN volunteers are trained and supervised by the Hotline Coordinator. Students may walk in or call the office.
- HAVEN Office Location: Lenape Hall - North Entrance (facing Ridgeview Hall)
- Office Hours: 8pm-12am 7 days a week (closed during all breaks)
SUNY New Paltz students who wish to become peer volunteers should contact the Psychological Counseling Center at 845-257-2920 to inquire. The hotline is supervised by the PCC and has existed at the college since the early 1970s.
