Student-Athlete Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Support for Student-Athletes
Eastern Connecticut Athletics, in partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), offers dedicated mental health support for Eastern student-athletes.
Dr. Jessica Silverman and Margaret Njomo provide dedicated counseling availability for student-athletes each week in the Sports Center, Room 212.
Wednesdays | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Margaret Njomo, PsyD Trainee
M.S. Kinesiology, Concentration in Applied Sport Psychology
Supervised through CAPS
Thursdays | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jessica Silverman, PsyD
Psychologist
Scheduling an Appointment
Student-athletes can schedule an appointment by contacting CAPS at 860-465-0181 or by visiting CAPS in Webb Hall, Room 423. When scheduling, student-athletes should indicate that they would like to meet with Dr. Silverman or Ms. Njomo.
All appointments and student records are confidential and managed directly through CAPS. Athletics staff, including coaches, athletic trainers, and administrators, do not have access to appointment schedules or student records.
