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Grief Resources for Students

by Betsy Chapman

As we approach the holidays, students may be more acutely aware of the loss of friends and loved ones.  We encourage students to attend to their emotions and find healthy ways to express them and seek support.

Loss, whether expected or unexpected, can feel overwhelming and affect all parts of our lives.  Grieving is a very personal and individualized process, one which has no timeline.  There is no right way to grieve.  The University Counseling Center has provided some grief support resources for any students who are grieving, as well as parents and others who wish to support their student in his or her grief.

We encourage any student who is grieving or hurting to seek support.  There are many resources on campus students can turn to for such support, including:

University Counseling Center – 118 Reynolda Hall, 336-758-5273

Chaplain’s Office – 22 Reynolda Hall, 336-758-5210

RA (Resident Adviser) or the Graduate Hall Director or other professional staff in their residence hall, trusted adult mentors (advisers, faculty, etc.)

Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.