Resources at Rider

There are many types of on-campus, online and community resources which may meet your various needs for psychoeducation, support, and personal development. Click on the following tabs for some options.

BIPOC Resources

These articles explore the challenges for BIPOC students seeking mental health treatment and provide links to directories, social communities, online support groups, podcasts, and research on this topic:

POC Reading

Therapy Resources for POC

Mental Health Podcasts by Black Therapists and Therapists of Color

  • A Different Perspective by Dr. Amber Thornton
  • Therapy for Black Girls by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
  • Affirm by Davia Roberts
  • Black Therapist Podcast by Nikita Banks, LCSW
  • With That Being Said by Esther Boykin, LMFT & Erika Turner, MS
  • Melanated Social Work Podcast

Black Mental Health Organizations

  • Black Girls Can Heal
  • Black Girls Smile Inc.
  • Black Men Heal
  • Black Mental Wellness
  • Brown Girl Therapy

LGBTQIA Resources

Contact the Counseling Center

Counseling Center 
Zoerner House
609-896-5157

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students can make appointments:

  • On their 
  • Email [email protected]
  • Call 609-896-5157 (email/voicemail should never be used in case of an emergency.)

In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 immediately. For more information, visit our page on Managing Your Mental Health.