Support at the EmPOWER Center

Counseling, Advocacy, and Drop-In Hours

 

The Center provides free, confidential advocacy and support to 7C students impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

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​ Spring 2021 Services:

1. Weekly counseling sessions with our Project Sister Family Services counselors will be offered via teletherapy or telephone to students who are currently receiving our counseling services OR to students living within California. Due to California mental health licensing laws, EmPOWER’s counselors cannot offer ongoing therapy to students living outside of California. The counselors will provide such students with initial emotional support and referrals in their local communities. To schedule: #909.607.0690. 

2. EmPOWER’s Director, Rima Shah, who also serves as a confidential advocate, is available to meet with students for 1-3 sessions via Zoom or telephone. She can meet with students no matter where they are located in the world. To schedule: #909.607.2689 or rshahempower@claremont.edu. 

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Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault

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Weekly group for students of all gender identities

This group is designed for students from the 7Cs who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse, whether recently or long ago. In the group survivors can share their experiences, explore their feelings, and receive support as they work through the healing process in a confidential space. The group is facilitated by our Project Sister counselor located at the EmPOWER Center, Evelin. There will be no group offered in Spring 2021.

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Other/Off-Site Support Groups

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Monsour Support Groups & Workshops

Monsour offers a large number of confidential support groups and workshops for 7C students. For more information, please contact Monsour.