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Peer Wellness Advocates
Apply to be a Peer Wellness Advocate
The 2025-2026 AY applications are open March 1-April 6th 2025, @ 8pm. Once applications have closed, please complete the Get Involved interest form below to get notification when applications are open to apply again. Applications for the academic year internship open each spring, for the following fall semester.
Meet the Peer Wellness Advocates
Peer Wellness Advocates are not licensed professionals, but they are current students trained in basic counseling skills, suicide prevention and intervention, and sharing information about campus resources. Peer Wellness Advocates are not licensed professionals & cannot offer treatments, diagnosis or assessment. They are mandated reporters for child abuse, elder abuse, dependent adult abuse, if you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking & dating violence.
Learn more about our Peer Wellness Advocates
Talking about feelings can be hard. If you need someone to listen, we are here for you! Scroll to read more about each of our AY 2024-2025 PWA student assistants.
Alexis Miclat
Pronouns: She/ Her
Major: Psychology / Minor: Counseling (3rd year Junior)
Center: Dreamer Resource Center
Times: Tuesday 12pm- 5pm/ Thursday 12pm – 5pm
A little bit about me: I love to roller skate, go to the movies (I collect Tickets), get coffee, and go to cat cafes. I’m also the club president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on campus. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Allen Vu
Pronouns: He/ Him
Major: Psychology (4th year Senior)
Center: Guardian Scholars Center (GSP) and APIDA
Times/ Days:
GSP: Monday 3pm - 5 pm, Wednesday 9:30 – 1:30 pm
APIDA: Thursday 12pm-4pm
A little about myself: I love going to the gym and listening to music. My favorite thing about Sac State is the diverse population. I love meeting new people who are different than me. If you would like to talk about mental health or need additional support. Talk to me!
Christina Racine
Pronouns: she/ her
Major: Psychology and Deaf Studies; Minor in Counseling (3rd Junior)
Center: Guardian Scholars Center (GSP) / PRIDE
Times/ Days:
GSP: Monday 9am-12:30pm, Tuesday 9am-11:30am
PRIDE: Tuesday 12:30pm-4:30pm, Friday 3pm – 5pm
A little bit about me: My favorite thing about Sac State is the community and diversity that allows students to be their authentic selves. I am extremely passionate about the things that I love, such as collecting vinyl records, sharing memes, listening to Lana del Rey, and being supportive of those around me. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me!
Additional Languages: Proficient American Sign Language
Darnel Smith
Pronouns: He/ Him
Major: Social Work (4th year Senior)
Center: MLK
Times/ Days: Monday 10am – 2pm, Wednesday 10am – 2pm
A little about myself: I’m a social work major. A fun fact about me is that I am a Triplet, I’m originally from Southern California. I enjoy hiking and spending time with my family. Also, I like to travel this past summer I went to Texas, Florida, and Oregon. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Haven Bright
Pronouns: They/ Them
Major: Psychology (3rd year Junior)
Center: PRIDE
Times/Days: Wednesday 9am-11am; 2pm-4pm, Thursday 3pm-5pm
A little about me: I was born and raised in Sacramento and one thing I love about campus is all the beautiful trees. My favorite food is fried rice, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Namrata Fnu
Pronouns: She/ Her
Major: Political Science (Freshman)
Center: SWANA
Times/Days: TBD
A little about me: I’m currently in my second semester as a first-time freshman at Sac State. I’m an international student from India and I am excited to be part of the community. Some of my hobbies include listening to music, arts and crafts, and watching movies. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Additional Languages: Hindi and Punjabi
Xiola Blue Sollom
Pronouns: She/ Her
Major: Sociology (4th year Senior)
Center: Women’s Resource Center (WRC) / PRIDE
Times/Days:
PRIDE: Monday 9am-1pm, Friday 10:30am-12:30pm
WRC: Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
A little about me: I enjoy meeting new people, for fun I enjoy spending time with friends and family (and my dog), shopping, and reading. I love any excuse to dress up, and just in case you were wondering, my favorite show of ALL TIME is The Vampire Diaries. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Sariah Calderon, Lead Peer Wellness Advocate Student Assistant
Pronouns: She/ Her
Major: Psychology / Minor: Counseling (4th year Senior)
Hello, my name is Sariah. I am a Lead PWA offering additional support to our student assistants. Working in collaboration with Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services to provide a holistic approach in the form of health promotion and education. A little bit about me I am a Psychology major with a minor in Counseling. I’m actively involved in the campus community and additionally volunteer for the National Crisis Line. If you would like to talk about anything mental health or need additional support, come and talk to me.
Additional Language: Spanish
How to schedule with a Peer Wellness Advocate
In Academic Year 2024-2025 the Peer Wellness Advocates are spending time in the following cultural resource and identity center locations where students can drop-in, or schedule appointments through their student health portal to meet with one of our PWAs:
Additional Resources for Support
If you are in an immediate mental health crisis, please seek urgent help by visiting SHCWS Urgent Care on the first floor of The WELL during business hours M-Th 8:00-4:30pm and Fridays 9:30am-4pm.
If you cannot come to the student health center at The WELL during business hours, or if you are experiencing a mental health crisis after business hours, please seek care in a nearby emergency room. You can call 911 (or from campus phones dial 7-911) to request assistance in accessing care. You can also call 988 to speak with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support or text “HOME” to 741-741 to reach a 24/7 hotline for crisis intervention.
Additional Support Services
Student Health Counseling Wellness Services
Counseling Services | Sacramento State (csus.edu)
Phone: 916-278-6461
Center for Counseling & Diagnostic Services
Counseling & Diagnostic Services | Sacramento State (csus.edu)
Phone: 916-278-6252
WEAVE
Sexual Violence Support | Sacramento State (csus.edu)
Phone: 916-278-5850
Campus Cultural Resource Support Centers & Programs
Support Centers and Programs | Sacramento State (csus.edu)