The University of Michigan has joined JED Campus in support of student well-being and mental health.
The program is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to help schools evaluate and strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems to ensure that schools have the strongest possible mental health safety nets. There are currently over 400 campuses engaged in the JED Campus program.
This is a multi-year initiative that not only assesses and enhances work already underway but also helps create positive, lasting, systemic change in the campus community.
JED provides assessment tools, expert guidance, and customized technical assistance to support the implementation of recommended practices.
Learn more about the JED Foundation and JED Campus
JED Leadership Team
- Joy Pehlke, Co-lead
- Markie Silverman, Co-lead
- Mary Jo Desprez
- Kayla Douglas
- Riahanah Gause
- Kamara Gardner
- Lindsey Mortenson
- Rachelle Wilcox
- Joe Zichi
Milestones
YEAR ONE | 2023-24
- Administered Healthy Minds Survey (HMS)
- Completed baseline assessment and received feedback from our JED campus advisor
- Conducted a 2-day campus visit
- Received initial strategic plan from our JED campus advisor
- University Health & Counseling integration and Mental Health Education Promotion & Outreach collaborative work
JED Campus 4-year Plan
We are currently in the “Planning” phase.
| Phases | Meaning | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Needs Assessment | Identify current state and gaps in student mental health and well-being at U-M. | 2023-24 |
| Planning | Develop and finalize recommendations to enhance student mental health and well-being at U-M based on the 7 JED domains. | 2024 |
| Implementation | Decide and put into effect recommendations. | 2024-26 |
| Evaluation | Examine and analyze the impact of the partnership. | 2026 |
| Sustainability | Ensure measures are put into place to support and maintain growth. | 2027 |
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