Gator-2-Gator Training Program

• Active listening and support skills
• Recognizing and responding to signs of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance use/abuse and disordered eating
• Ways to support fellow students and connect them with resources that can provide help
• Campus and community resources and services of support

• G2G Ambassadors are approachable, are good listeners, and are respected by their fellow Gators
• G2G Ambassadors are leaders and strive to be positive role models within the University of Florida
• G2G Ambassadors have strong communication skills, are creative and are willing to look at problems from different perspectives
• G2G Ambassadors will become knowledgeable about common mental health concerns of college students and be able to make effective referrals and encourage students to get the support they need
• G2G Ambassadors will not provide counseling or professional advice
• G2G Ambassadors will maintain confidentiality of fellow G2G ambassadors and University of Florida students
• G2G Ambassadors must be available to attend weekly group consultation meetings for supervision and consultation. G2G Ambassadors who are unable to attend consultation meetings are not eligible to provide Gator2Gator support services.

• G2G ambassadors will learn valuable skills that will enhance your personal relationships and further your professional career
• G2G ambassadors will become a skilled and knowledgeable resource to help students in need
• G2G ambassadors will become part of a group that provides a valuable service to the campus community

The Gator-2-Gator program is available to all UF departments and programs who wish to provide support for student mental health in their area. The Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) will assist departments/programs in developing a G2G program which aligns with the mission and values of Gator-2-Gator. Interested parties must identify students interested and available to participate in G2G training fully. Following training, the CWC will assist the department/program with implementation of G2G services; which includes weekly required consultation meetings for all G2G ambassadors providing support services. Like Gator-2-Gator services provided by the Counseling & Wellness Center (Gator-2-Gator @ CWC), departments and programs who fulfill all Gator-2-Gator requirements may promote the availability of G2G services within their respective area(s) (e.g. Gator-2-Gator @ College of Gators)

To begin the process of implementing Gator2Gator, please complete the Gator2Gator training form: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bygOiUFWViyhd9s You will be asked to provide department and program information; including name(s) of training participants, contact information (i.e. email/phone), preferred training date, etc. For additional information about offering Gator2Gator services, please contact CWC’s Director of Outreach, Dr. Rosa West.