DUSP REFS: Resources for Easing Friction and Stress. A confidential peer program-- we're here to listen to you!
About REFS
The REFS (Resources for Easing Friction and Stress) provides peer support for the DUSP community. We are here to help you with difficult situations and thereby ameliorate stress, increase communication, and improve relationships within the department. We can also help direct you to appropriate resources available at MIT.
REFS maintain confidentiality-- all conversations will be kept in confidence and we will only take action with your permission – except in the unusual circumstance of imminent risk of serious harm to self or others.
DUSP REFS is part of Mediation@MIT's REFS Program and provides assistance to anyone in DUSP.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us about anything that you would like to talk about!
REFS have completedattend the thirty-five hour mediation and conflict resolution training administered by Mediation@MIT.
2011-2012 REFS:
Justin Bates (MCP2): justinb@mit.edu
Jenna Kay (MCP2): jennakay@mit.edu
Shomon S (PhD): shomon@mit.edu
Ellen Ward (MCP2): eward@mit.edu
Or email all of us at dusprefs@mit.edu
Resources
Medical and Stress Management Resources
MIT Medical, Mental Health Services
http://web.mit.edu/medical/
253-2916, Available 24 hours; Walk-in Hours: M-F 2-4pm
Student Support Services
http://web.mit.edu/counsel/www/
Rm 5-104, 253-4861, 9 - 4pm
Offers personal counseling for students on a variety of issues, particularly those which affect academic performance
Center for Health Promotion and Wellness
http://web.mit.edu/medical/a-center.html
E23-205, 253-3646, Zan Barry, Health Educator
Offers resources on issues such as sleep difficulties, stress management, or concerns about a friend in need
Nightline
http://web.mit.edu/nightline/
253-8800, 7pm - 7am, Student-staffed peer listening service
MIT Sexual Violence Resources
http://web.mit.edu/medical/student/svr
Information and quick links pertaining to sexual violence.
Conflict Resolution Resources
Mediation@MIT
http://web.mit.edu/mediation/
Neutral student mediators that confidentially help voluntary participants arrive at a constructive resolution to a conflict
Office of the Dean for Graduate Education
http://web.mit.edu/odge/
253-4860, Support and referral office for graduate students
Ombuds Office
http://web.mit.edu/ombud/
Rm. 10-213, 253-5921
Professional mediators who confidentially help resolve disputes and manage conflict
MIT Police
253-1212, or 100 from a campus phone