Location:
A.S.A.P.! Peer Counseling Program
The Learning Center
Surge Building - Room 136
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521-0210
Program Coordinator:
Alex Bleza
Main: (951) 827-3721
Phone: (951) 827-3323
Fax: (951) 827-4543
alexb@ucr.edu
Peer Counseling Office:
Phone: (951) 827-2266
What Is A.S.A.P.! Peer Counseling?
A peer support system designed to:- Provide positive role models
- Help students maintain a positive self image
- Teach strategies for increasing motivation
- Reinforce a sense of community
- Teach good study skills and habits
- Assist students with managing their stress
- Provide a listening ear
- Help students get involved in campus organizations and services
- Help students understand the structure, rules and procedures of the University
Why Should Students Meet With a Peer Counselor?
Most importantly, because our Peer Counselors understand the issues that confront students, from the student's perspective. The Peer Counselors have personally faced and overcome the very same hurdles that they now help other students with.
Peer Counselors understand that each student has unique needs and concerns. Within our large and diverse campus, A.S.A.P.! is able to give students individual and personalized attention.
Placement with a Peer Counselor
There are a few ways that you can be placed with a Peer Counselor:- Contact Alex Bleza, A.S.A.P.! Coordinator at (951) 827-3323 or by email at alexb@ucr.edu
- Call the Peer Counseling Office at (951) 827-2266
- Come to the Learning Center on campus and sign up directly with an A.S.A.P.! Peer Counselor.
You will arrange weekly meetings with your Peer Counselor; the Peer Counseling Program is designed to be flexible around your academic and/or work schedule.
Related:
ACE Peer Counseling
Counseling Center
Mentoring
S.M.A.R.T. Programs
Study Skills
Tutoring
Interested in becoming a peer counselor?
