Center for Civic Justice

On-Campus Resources

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Beyond the Seawolves Pantry, Stony Brook University hosts a number of resources across various departments for students, staff, and faculty alike. We have provided a list of valuable resources and opportunities offered across campus to accomodate students and staff. Please explore this list below!

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University Resources

Department	Description
Student Support Team (SST)	The Student Support Team is committed to supporting the emotional, physical, and intellectual wellness of all Stony Brook University students. If a student is unsure about where to get help or is facing a challenge that is impacting their academics, the Student Support Team will provide supportive consultation and refer students to other on-campus resources, as needed.
Student Health Services (SHS)	The Student Health Service is the on-campus source for meeting students' primary health care needs. The staff of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, health educators, laboratory technologists, and technical and administrative staff are dedicated to providing students with quality, cost-effective medical care, and the services necessary to optimize preventative health and wellness.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)	Counseling and Psychological Services offers free and confidential services to enrolled students. Services include crisis intervention, brief counseling for individuals, couples, and groups; consultation to students, faculty, staff, friends, and parents; medication management; and assistance with referrals to community resources.
Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO)	The Center for Prevention and Outreach offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at educating students on health and wellness topics, empowering them to make healthy decisions. CPO focuses on prevention and early intervention, with topics including mental health and suicide prevention, alcohol and other drugs, healthy relationships, sexual violence prevention, and physical health.
Campus Wellness and Nutrition	Do you have food allergies or follow a specialized diet? Navigate campus dining better by finding, preparing, and eating the best you can. Or meet with Campus Dietitian Laura Martorano to develop an individualized plan for implementing wellness tactics like mindful eating, calorie-focused eating, nutrient-dense eating, superfoods, functional medicine, and more!
Dietitian Nutrition Services	Whether you have a condition that requires a specific diet, want to lose weight or are simply interested in improving your eating habits, the Student Health Services Nutritionist can help you develop a relationship with food that matches your goals and nutrition needs. Discover strategies to fuel your body and mind for study, work, and play; and create nutrition habits to support you now and in the future.

Student Organizations

Organization	Description
Hidden Treasures	Hidden Treasures aims to repurpose preloved goods and extend the life cycle of such items that can be passed down to current or incoming students, which is especially beneficial to those with financial constraints. Hidden Treasures accomplishes this by... Accepting donations of items no longer needed and redistributing them at events including general body meetings, thrift shops, flea markets, and more. Redistributing formal attire for students to keep for interviews or professional events. Donating fundraised money and clothing to charities/local drives.

Organization

Description

Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures aims to repurpose preloved goods and extend the life cycle of such items that can be passed down to current or incoming students, which is especially beneficial to those with financial constraints. Hidden Treasures accomplishes this by...

Accepting donations of items no longer needed and redistributing them at events including general body meetings, thrift shops, flea markets, and more.
Redistributing formal attire for students to keep for interviews or professional events.
Donating fundraised money and clothing to charities/local drives.

Program	Description
Hardship Fund Program	The Hardship Fund is a program available to assist eligible faculty and staff who are experiencing a personal financial emergency due to a sudden, unexpected event such as a fire, illness, death of a family member, etc, and who have exhausted all other avenues for obtaining assistance. The Hardship Fund is a fund of last resort.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	The Employee Assistance Program is a voluntary and confidential program designed to enhance the overall well-being and productivity of faculty and staff serving Stony Brook University. The Program provides access to appropriate professional or community resources to help individuals dealing with a wide range of work and life concerns, including grief and bereavement, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, and more.

Organization	When to Use
UUP West Campus	United University Professions (UUP) is the nation’s largest higher education union, representing the faculty and professional staff of the SUNY system. Most university employees are represented by the Stony Brook Chapter of UUP.
UUP Health Sciences Center	United University Professions (UUP) is the nation’s largest higher education union, representing the faculty and professional staff of the SUNY system. University employees working in the Health Sciences Center are represented by the Stony Brook Health Science Center Chapter of UUP.
CSEA Local 614	CSEA is one of New York’s largest, most influential unions, uniting more than 250,000 workers who who deliver vital public services across the state. The Local 614 chapter organizes and represents Stony Brook University employees.

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