Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub
Students’ mental health and well-being are a priority for the College of Engineering at Purdue. Following the worldwide pandemic and the negative impact it had on stress levels and collective mental health, Purdue Engineering Student Council (PESC) members began to envision a concrete space for engineering students to relax, study, connect with fellow engineering students, and, most importantly, find low-barrier, high-access support for their mental health and well-being needs through on-site therapy, peer mentoring, wellness education and community building activities.
With the full support of Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, and the College of Engineering, their dream came to fruition with a new well-being center called the CARES Hub – Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students. The CARES Hub space is in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering on the first floor (1261) and includes a multipurpose space, a peer mentoring space, a therapy space and office space.
The mission of the CARES Hub is to build Boilermaker engineers by developing awareness, well-being and community for students through outreach, direct access to mental health resources and community-building programs designed to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to be thriving students and thriving future engineers.
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Spring 2025 hours
Regular hours at Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Room 1261: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday; closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Closed: March 17-21 (spring break)
Need more information? Contact CARES Hub director Kristy Eaton at kmeaton@purdue.edu
Interested in becoming a peer mentor?
Enroll in ENGR 49600, the Certified Peer Educator Training Course, or contact the CARES Hub director Kristy Eaton at kmeaton@purdue.edu.
CARES Hub Certified Peer Mentoring Program
What is peer mentoring?
Peer mentoring is a relationship between two engineering students in which one person has more experience than the other in areas like engineering coursework, internships and, in the case of the CARES Hub, knowledge about integrating mental health and personal well-being practices with the rigorous demands of academic life in the College of Engineering.
Why seek out a peer mentor?
As human beings, we are hard wired for connection and to navigate life’s challenges together. There is no need to navigate life as an engineering student alone. Working together uplifts both the student and the mentor!
The benefits of peer mentoring
- Offers confidential support that is free of judgment
- Offers an avenue for self-reflection and problem-solving
- Helps students stay accountable toward their academic and well-being goals
- Provides students with campus and local area resources for success
- Offers support via in-person, virtual, text, email and phone call modalities
- Tailored to meet students’ unique needs whether short-term or longer term
Meet our CARES Hub mentors
Our CARES peer mentors are Purdue engineering students who have been where you are! They are experienced engineering students with a commitment to mental health and well-being. They have a deep desire to mentor engineering students who could use a listening ear, some support and guidance.
Our engineering student mentors have completed a semester long two-credit hour peer educator course, passed a national certification exam and are nationally certified peer educators. They are committed to helping fellow engineering students be successful both academically and related to their well-being. Our peer mentors are trustworthy, great listeners, communicators and super supportive!