Support for the JMU community

As we continue to come to terms with the recent tragedy, everyone will deal with their grief in different ways. We recognize the need for additional support, so we will update this page as new events and services are offered.  

Memorial Services

Joshua Mardis, Friday, Feb. 17. Link to Livestream

Nicholas Troutman, Sunday, Feb. 19 Link to Livestream

Luke Fergusson, Monday, Feb. 20 Link to Livestream

Ways to reach out for help 

• Madison Cares referral 
• TimelyCare – with after-hours care and support available 
• Counseling Center or 540-568-6552 

Counseling Center Workshops and Self-care spaces 

• Compassion and Vicarious Trauma - How to Support Trauma Victims
  • Feb. 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; SSC 3240 
• Living with Trauma 
  • Feb. 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; SSC 3240 
• Mindfulness through Doodling 
  • Feb. 13, 3–4 p.m.; SSC 3202 
  • Feb. 20, 3–4 p.m.; SSC 3202 
• The Oasis and The Studio; SSC Suite 3100 

Serenity Center for Presence 

A relaxation space to simply be. Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in The Union, Warren 419.

• Practicing Presence in Plain Sight guided by Mark Gabriele
  • Feb. 15, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
• Intuitive Movement guided by Dancer Heebner 
  • Feb. 15, 9–10 a.m. 
  • Feb. 16, 9–10 a.m.  
• Intro to Meditation guided by Dancer Heebner 
  • Feb. 10, 2–3 p.m. 
• Grief Ceremony
  • Feb. 10, 5 p.m
  • Feb. 13, 5 p.m.
  • Feb. 16, 5 p.m.
• Sound Healing with Crystals guided by Dancer Heebner
  • Every Monday 9-9:45 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m.
• Empowered Presence
  • Every Wednesday 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.
• Intuitive Movement
  • Every Friday 2-3 p.m.

Faith Based Resources

• Places to Worship
• Student groups

Weekly Events 

• Tea Time each Wednesday, 4–5 p.m.; The Union, Warren 3rd floor lounge  
• Crafternoon each Thursday, noon–3 p.m.; The Union, Warren 3rd floor 

UREC Restorative Yoga and Meditation (register through UREC) 

• Mondays 7:45–8:45 p.m.  
• Tuesdays 5:30–6:30 p.m.  
• Wednesdays 5:15–6:15 p.m.