Content Warning: Suicide
Dear Reader,
A few weeks ago, our peer Rachael Shaw-Rosenbaum ’24 died by suicide. Rachael is remembered by her classmates for her talented, brilliant mind and her kind, forgiving heart. Her death was heartbreaking and a sobering reminder that the mental health struggles of students at our University remain pervasive and unabating. The Yale community will continue to mourn her death as we grow and heal together. As you appreciate the work featured in this edition, we ask that you keep Rachael in your hearts and minds. While we at The Layer are working to create a platform for discussions of student mental health, we recognize that these topics are incredibly close to the heart and asking for help is not always easy. During times of grief and loneliness, we hope you are able to find comfort in friends and loved ones as well as support those around you.
If you are struggling with your own mental health, as many of us do, help is available. While it is easier said than done, your life is worth fighting for. Please find available mental health resources listed below.
With Love,
Caroline Silver
President of the Yale Layer
Georgia Spurrier
Editor-In-Chief of the Yale Layer
National Suicide Hotline: 1(800) 273-8255
Mental Health and Counseling at Yale:
Grief Counseling is available Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm at (203) 432-0290.
Acute Care is available for after-hours support at (203) 432-0123.
Free Remote Therapy is available for scheduling from Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm.
For emergency situations, please call the on-call clinician, available 24 a day, 365 days a year, at (203) 432-0290. For after hours emergencies, please call Acute Care, (203) 432-0123.
The SHARE Center:
The SHARE Center staff is trained to assist with issues relating to sexual misconduct. Unfortunately, SHARE is not operating out of their physical location on Lock Street this year; however, SHARE counselors are available for help 24/7 via their anonymous hotline.
Phone: 203-432-2000
The Chaplain’s Office:
The Chaplain’s Office is offering support through Zoom and phone calls. To make an appointment, simply call the number below or reach out to a chaplain directly via email which can be found under “Staff Bios” on their website. For resources specifically on grief, please take a look at the main page of their website www.chaplain.yale.edu. Phone: (203) 432-1128
Walden Peer Counseling:
Walden Peer Counseling offers an anonymous and confidential hotline run by Yale undergraduates. The hotline is available from 8pm - 2am every night of the academic year. Please call (203) 432 - TALK (203-432-8255).
Phone: 203-432-8255
Crisis Text Line is a texting service for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. It is free, available 24/7 and confidential.
