About Us
Strong Minds Unite is a registered student organization at º£½Ç´óÉñ.
Our group meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
on the 3rd floor of the MLK building to discuss how to access and the benefits of
mental health, trainings, topics, and resources EIU offers. We were formed October
8th, 2025 with unanimous support from the Student Government Association.
Our Mission
The purpose(s) of Strong Minds Unite at º£½Ç´óÉñ is to help guide
students to mental health resources on campus and other avenues. This group seeks
to support their peers and guide them to appropriate departments, initiatives, and
programs to help foster an overall healthier EIU for students and their mental health.
Topics such as mental health can be very challenging for students so, a group such
as ours can help connect with them when they need help and guide them to appropriate
resources. Our group helps students become more aware of their resources and how to
use them.
Our Officers
| President | Vice President | Secretary | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Beltran | Jenesis Skipwith | Steffini McDowell | Leah Harris |
| rnbeltran@eiu.edu | jjskipwith@eiu.edu | slmcdowell@eiu.edu | luharris@eiu.edu |
Past Events
At past group meetings we’ve discussed what Narcan training, Togetherall, Mindfulness,
Stress, and loneliness are and how students can use these resources. Strong Minds
Unite partnered with SGA for the Spring into Wellness event in February 2026
where we colored pages of plants, spoke about stress reduction techniques, gave students
succulents, and had Botany Club give information on how to care for plants. Strong
Minds Unite collaborated with Alyssa Heriaud, the Sexual Health promotion
Coordinator from the Health Education Resource Center and an ambassador for The Pad
Project, at a general body meeting February 2026. The guest speaker presented information
on The Pad Project, showcased, and lead discussion on the short film "Period. End
of Sentence." This film addresses period poverty in rural India and highlights the
mental health challenges and stigma surrounding menstruation.
Contact Us!
To receive updates about upcoming events, follow this link to join our GroupMe
Follow our Instagram to what our group is up to!
To collaborate with our group, send an email to rnbeltran@eiu.edu