About us

Mission Statement

To raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to end the stigma regarding mental illness around college campuses by using the power of athletics. We will create a culture where all students, athletes, and staff can HOWL WITH US.

Slogan

"HOWL with Us"

Message from Chelsie DePonte & Leah Feato

(Co-Presidents 2021-2022)

"PAWS is a student-athlete led group that was formed with the goal of bringing awareness to mental health issues that we, as humans, face. We focus on ending the stigma surrounding mental health and its biases. We provide information to everyone regarding the various resources that are offered by both Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Athletics. We are not psychologists or professionals who treat mental illnesses, but we are teammates, friends, and family that will help you find the right path and can be a friendly face to talk to. All PAWS members are QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) trained and knowledgeable about the various ways to get help. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health; PAWS is here to support you and show there are people who care."