Peer Support at the UCC

Online Peer Support

All Pitt students can access Togetherall, a free and anonymous peer-to-peer online community specifically for mental health and well-being concerns. Togetherall is available 24/7 and is monitored by trained clinicians.

Whether you’re feeling down, struggling to navigate stressors or just need a safe place to share your feelings, the Togetherall community can help you connect with others that have similar experiences and learn to better manage your mental health. Visit the Togetherall website to sign up.

Peer Support Spaces

Looking to connect and build your support network at Pitt? Peer Support Spaces, hosted by the University Counseling Center and campus partners, are welcoming spots on campus made just for Pitt students to connect and support each other. These gatherings are all about building community, making new friends, sharing experiences, and talking about what matters most with others who truly understand.

No sign-up needed—just show up and join in! 

Scroll down to see the current Peer Support Spaces available and find the one that’s right for you.

It is important to note that Peer Support Spaces are not mental health treatment or counseling. If you are interested in engaging in mental health counseling at the UCC, please utilize UCC Drop-In Hours by calling 412-648-7930, Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

Attend a Peer Support Space

Dates: Every Monday*, August 31st – November 30th 

*not offered 9/7 or 11/23

Time: 1-2pm

Location: Center for Creativity – The University Bookstore

Meet new people, connect with others, and grow your community. This is a space to explore creativity and connection over discussion themes like self-expression, self-care, and wellness — at your own pace, in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit pi.tt/uccexperience to learn more!

Dates: September 23rd, October 21st, November 18th 

Time: 10-11am

Location: RWC – Stress Free Zone

Being adopted can come with unique experiences, questions, and challenges — you don't have to navigate them alone. This space is for adopted students who want to connect, share, and support one another. Whether you're sorting through family dynamics, exploring identity, or just looking to talk with others who understand, this space is for you.

Light breakfast snacks and refreshments provided! Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit pi.tt/uccexperience to learn more!

Session 1: September 16th, 1-2pm, RWC – Stress Free Zone

Session 2: October 14th, 1-2pm, RWC – Center for Creativity

This space is for student veterans to connect, share, and support one another as you navigate campus life. Each session takes place in a different location on campus, with activities designed to introduce you to the people and resources at Pitt that can support your well-being. Come talk, listen, or just be around others who get it. Registration is required. Visit pi.tt/uccexperience to learn more!

Dates: Biweekly on Thursdays starting 9/24, 10am

Location: RWC – Stress Free Zone

Recovery looks different for everyone — and no one should have to walk the path alone. This space is open to any student who is in recovery, curious about changing their relationship with substances, or looking to connect with others on the same journey. Join us and build the support network you deserve! Light breakfast snacks and refreshments provided! Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit pi.tt/uccexperience to learn more!

What is the difference between a Peer Support Space and Group Counseling?

At the University Counseling Center, counseling groups are led by clinicians who help students build skills and make positive changes. These groups are “closed,” meaning students are screened beforehand and commit to weekly sessions for a semester. They focus on specific mental health issues like anxiety or grief and use structured approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Peer Support Spaces, on the other hand, are open to all students and designed for connection, socializing, and mutual support around shared experiences. A UCC clinician is present, but support comes from the group itself: students shape the conversation by bringing in topics that matter to them. Students can drop in whenever it works for them—no screening or commitment required. Peer Support Spaces are not mental health treatment, and participants are not considered UCC clients.