Election Week Support Resources
Category : Student Opportunities
Description
With the Election coming up this week, the RSPH Office of Admission & Student Services wanted to provide you with resources to assist you in supporting our students. Please see a list of support resources and events occurring this week, as well as ongoing resources, below.
RSPH Student Support Toolkit for the 2020 Election
Linked here is the RSPH Student Support Toolkit for the 2020 Election. Students can also find this on the RSPH Student Services Canvas Page. This comprehensive guide outlines university and community resources that are available to students seeking support, including:
- COVID-19 Concerns During Election Day (Including How to Schedule a COVID-19 Test at Emory)
- Crisis and Emergency Resources
- Mental Health Therapy Services and Outreach Services
- International Student Resources and Legal Support
- DACA / Undocumented Student Resources
- Legal Support for US Students
- Activism, Self-Care and Respect for Open Expression
- Personal Safety Resources for Students
Participating in the Rollins Election Day ON – Health & Safety While Engaging Civically
For those that will be engaging civically during the Rollins Election Day ON (Tuesday, November 3), please continue to practice the following COVID-19 prevention tactics:
- Wear a face covering on and off-campus
- Maintain physical distancing of at least six feet between yourself and others (i.e., do not move classroom furniture)
- Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well
- Disinfect surfaces before and after usage
- Utilize Emory University’s COVID-19 testing services
Regular testing is critical in accurately monitoring the spread of this disease. Appointments may be limited, so please plan in advance.
RSPH Post-Election Events
In collaboration with the Rollins Election Day Initiative, the RSPH Office of Admission & Student Services will be hosting the following post-election events:
- Thursday, November 5th from 12:00-1:00PM EST: Post-Election Reflection with Counseling and Psychological Services for RSPH Students – Join our CAPS Facilitators as they provide a safe space to process thoughts and emotions regarding the election, discuss coping skills and strategies to navigate uncertainty, and walk through a guided meditation. RSPH Students may REGISTER HERE.
- Friday, November 13th from 12:00-1:00PM EST: “What’s Next in Public Health?” A Panel Discussion for the RSPH Community– Join our Rollins Faculty in discussing the implication of this election cycle, how politics intersects with public health, and how we can continue advocating for and advancing the issues we are passionate about. The RSPH Community may REGISTER HERE.
Reminders for Ongoing Support Services Throughout the Semester
24/7 Mental Health Support Available for Students
- Remember that all students have access to Emory TimelyMD. TimelyMD allows students to access counseling, psychiatry, and general wellness resources. If US and International students need immediate access to a mental health professional, students may use the 24/7 Talk Now feature to get the help and advice that they may need.
Crisis Management and Student Support
- Linked here is our Pathways of Support Protocol for Crisis Management and Student Support. In the event that there is a student crisis or emergency, please notify your ADAP or Joanne Williams from RSPH Student Services (jampost [at] emory [dot] edu). You may also call Student Case Management and Intervention Services using their 24/7 hotline (404-430-1120), in which a university official will assist Emory students with acute and non-acute distresses.
