Supporting Mental Health and Wellness
“Your donations make access to care easier for some students. A lot of students aren’t lucky enough to have insurance so it’s hard or even impossible for them to get off-campus help. So your donations make it easier for everyone to get care and help.”
-Riley, Carleton student
The Wellness Fund
Through Carleton, donors have buoyed mental health initiatives that expand and enhance the programming and resources available to students, while at the same time increasing awareness and reducing stigma both on and off campus.
This includes the Wellness Fund, which increases student engagement, awareness and participation in initiatives led by the Student Mental Health Engagement Committee, Health Promotion, Harm Reduction and Spirituality. Taking on a holistic approach to mental health, contributions from donors have most recently supported the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) stream in Community Connections, which connected mentors to students looking to access customized peer support. It will also help launch the Human Library Project to connect individuals with lived experiences to students who are from similar backgrounds, experiencing similar events or who can share insights about their experiences at Carleton.
“There are so many services for everybody and it’s so nice that Carleton has that community feel and students know there’s a program for them if they’re going through absolutely anything.”
-Amanda, Carleton student
Carleton Athletics
Athletics at Carleton provides a space for dedicated student-athletes to connect with fellow peers, and to engage in experiences that shape their academic success and development as well-rounded citizens. Donor support helps ensure students of various socio-economic backgrounds can access these meaningful opportunities, while motivating our Ravens to excel both in and outside of the classroom. Below, student-athletes share how important the support of donors and alumni has been, and continues to be.
Aiden Warnholtz, Men's Basketball
"...It is clear that you, as donors and supporters, play a very large role by enabling us as athletes to focus on our team and sport while also striving for excellence amidst a hectic schedule. I hope you know how much you are appreciated!"
Chloe Doherty, Women's Soccer
"On behalf of the team, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time at Carleton. Despite all the uncertainty in unprecedented times, we chose to stay positive and use the time to improve as a team...Go Ravens!"