Mental Health at Suffolk

Suffolk staff and faculty work collaboratively to support the mental health needs of our students and foster overall well-being on campus.

Suffolk University cares about student mental health. In 2022, Suffolk began a the 4-year process to become a recognized JED Campus. This work is supported by 2 campus-wide groups which work collaboratively to assess student needs and respond with program enhancements. The goals of this work are to implement strategic priorities focused on suicide prevention, mental health awareness and referral skills for faculty, staff, and students, and building upon Suffolk’s long-standing culture of care.

Students looking for mental health support at Suffolk can learn more on our Counseling, Health & Wellness page.



In the fall 2022 semester, students completed the Healthy Minds Study to inform our work. The results of that assessment are being used to help our campus prioritize mental health, well-being, and suicide prevention. Study Results [PDF]

Suffolk students are invited to participate through focus groups, programming opportunities, and campus events—for more information, email one of our Mental Health at Suffolk co-chairs: Peter Fowler, Amanda McGrath, or Stephanie Kendall.

Co-Chairs

Stephanie Kendall, Executive Director, Counseling, Health & Wellness
Amanda McGrath, Dean of Undergraduate Student Affairs
Peter Fowler, Assistant Provost for Retention

Members

Gary D. Fireman, Associate Provost, Assessment
Greg Gatlin, Vice President, Communications
Cherina Wright, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs
Karen L. Kruppa, Chief Risk Officer
Shailini J. George, Professor, Law School
Rick Oches, Provost
Donna Grand Pre, Senior Vice President, Enrollment
Joyya Smith, Vice President, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion
Lance Swenson, Associate Professor, Psychology

Co-Chairs

Stephanie Kendall, Executive Director, Counseling, Health & Wellness
Amanda McGrath, Dean of Undergraduate Student Affairs
Peter Fowler, Assistant Provost for Retention

Members

Richard W. Chambers, Department Chair, Theatre
Andrew S. Cioffi, Director, Office of Disability Services
Theresa Doherty, Associate Director, Orientation and New Student Programs
Shailini J. George, Professor, Law School
Laura L. Golitko, Assistant Director for Wellness, Counseling, Health & Wellness
Jeremy LaPointe, Director, Housing and Residential Life
Catherine LaRaia, Director, Office of Title IX and Clery Act Compliance
Ramon Nunez, Captain, University Police
Adam Skaggs, Associate Director of Athletics
Collin Smith, Operations Coordinator, Orientation, New Student, & Family Programs
Chrisy Yao, Department Chair, Information Systems and Operations Management