Walden Peer Counseling

Our Mission:

Walden Peer Counseling is an organization of Yale undergraduates working to promote the psychological well-being of the Yale Community. Walden counselors are non-professionals who are trained in active non-judgmental listening. Walden provides telephone and walk-in counseling as well as information and referral service to all Yale students.

Our Activities:

Walden Peer Counseling provides non-judgemental and non-directive counseling to Yale undergraduates through active listening. The physical space is located in room A005 of Welch Hall on Old Campus. Its walk-in services are open evenings on weekdays from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Walden also offers a hotline for telephone counseling (at the Walden number, 203-432- 8225) from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, seven nights a week.

Walden Peer Counseling is an organization of Yale undergraduates working to promote the psychological well-being of the Yale Community. Walden counselors are non-professionals who are trained in active non-judgmental listening. Walden provides telephone and walk-in counseling as well as information and referral service to all Yale students.

Contact:

Email walden.counseling@gmail.com or call the Walden hotline at 203-432-8225.

Mission

Walden Peer Counseling is an anonymous and confidential hotline and walk-in peer counseling service staffed by Yale undergraduates. We are available to talk about anything that?s on your mind, and we provide non-judgmental, non-directive counseling. We are open every weekday and weekend night during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8 PM to 8 AM every night. Our office, Room A05 in the Welch B basement, is open from 8 PM to 1 AM Sunday through Thursday. The number for the hotline is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255).

Student Leaders

Walden Peer Counselling Anonymous Contac walden.counseling@gmail.com – Coordinator/President Aidan Liu – Co-Coordinator/Co-President Royce Haynes – Co-Coordinator/Co-President

Activities

Peer Counseling Direct Service Walden Peer Counseling is an anonymous and confidential hotline and walk-in peer counseling service staffed by Yale undergraduates. We are available to talk about anything that?s on your mind, and we provide non-judgmental, non-directive counseling. We are open every weekday and weekend night during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8 PM to 8 AM every night. Our office, Room A05 in the Welch B basement, is open from 8 PM to 1 AM Sunday through Thursday. The number for the hotline is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255). Peer Counseling Direct Service Walden Peer Counseling is an anonymous and confidential hotline and walk-in peer counseling service staffed by Yale undergraduates. We are available to talk about anything that?s on your mind, and we provide non-judgmental, non-directive counseling. We are open every weekday and weekend night during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8 PM to 8 AM every night. Our office, Room A05 in the Welch B basement, is open from 8 PM to 1 AM Sunday through Thursday. The number for the hotline is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255). Peer Counseling Direct Service Walden Peer Counseling offers anonymous and confidential counseling services to all Yale undergraduates. Staffed exclusively by undergraduates, we are trained to provide a non-judgmental space to reflect, explore feelings, and talk about anything on your mind. We are open for walk-ins on weeknights (Sun-Thu 8pm-1am) or by hotline any night that classes are in session (Sun-Sat 8pm-8am) at (203) 432-8255. No appointment is required to visit or call Walden, and everything discussed remains confidential. Peer Counseling Direct Service Walden Peer Counseling offers anonymous and confidential counseling services to all Yale undergraduates. Staffed exclusively by undergraduates, we are trained to provide a non-judgmental space to reflect, explore feelings, and talk about anything on your mind. We are open for walk-ins on weeknights (Sun-Thu 8pm-1am) or by hotline any night that classes are in session (Sun-Sat 8pm-8am) at (203) 432-8255. No appointment is required to visit or call Walden, and everything discussed remains confidential. Peer Counseling Direct Service Walden Peer Counseling provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental peer support to Yale undergraduates every night of the academic year. Staffed entirely by trained student volunteers, Walden offers a safe, welcoming space where students can talk through anything on their minds! From everyday stress, academic pressure, relationships, identity, or even moments of crisis. Our counselors are not therapists or administrators; they are peers who listen with empathy, care, and respect. We focus on meeting students where they are, helping them feel heard, and supporting them in identifying next steps or campus resources if desired. Whether someone needs to process a difficult day or simply wants someone to talk to, Walden exists to ensure that no student has to navigate challenges alone.

How Others Get Involved

Volunteers: Students interested in joining Walden Peer Counseling can email us at walden.counseling@gmail.com to learn more about the role and recruitment process. We recruit and train new counselors twice a year, in the fall and spring semesters. Applications for the spring cohort open in March. Those seeking support: Walden is open to all Yale undergraduates. We provide free, confidential, non-judgmental peer support every night of the academic year. Students can call (8 pm to 8 am, 7 days a week) or walk in during our nightly hours (Sunday?Thursday, 8 pm?1 am) in the basement of Welch Hall.