How Peer Mental Health Programs Gain Momentum and Create Impact
About
Join us for a meaningful webinar in partnership with Morgan’s Message, an organization leading the game when it comes to empowering student-athletes to talk about mental health and creating strong support systems on campus.
We’ll explore how Morgan’s Message uses a student-driven ambassador system to promote mental health resources, reduce stigma, and bolster community support.
Specifically, we’ll discuss:
- Why Morgan’s Message has invested in a student-driven ambassador system
- The key challenges of implementing a program like this on campus
- The biggest impacts peer mental health programs can have on student well-being
- Best practices for engaging students, encouraging participation, and creating meaningful, lasting impact in the campus community
This webinar is ideal for college health, well-being and counseling staff, as well as student-athlete advocates who are looking to better understand how peer-led programs can ensure no student feels alone in their mental health journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an organization that is transforming mental health conversations on campuses—and how you can bring that same momentum to your own institution.
Speakers
Clare Kehoe
Education Manager @ Morgan's Message
Clare Kehoe is the Co-Founder and Director of Education for Morgan's Message. She helps new chapters of Morgan's Message become established on campus and ensures they have the tools needed to guide meaningful conversations and events related to mental health. Clare now works as a psychiatric nurse at NYU Langone in NYC and plans to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
Lindsey Kilpatrick
Former Student Ambassador, now Data Engineer at MM (UMass Lowell)
Lindsey grew up in Upstate New York and played D1 field hockey at UMass Lowell, earning recognition for her mental health advocacy. She has led panels, organized fundraisers, and launched a petition with over 36,000 signatures to hold the NCAA accountable for athlete suicides. Lindsey is now a Senior Federal Consultant at IBM.
Lauren Pragoff
Chief Customer Officer @ Medicat
Lauren brings two decades of experience leading high-performing teams. At Medicat, she’s responsible for leading our efforts to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships through exceptional support.