Kenyon College participated in the JED Campus program from 2022 through 2025, partnering with The Jed Foundation (JED) to strengthen campus systems that support student mental health, emotional well-being, substance misuse prevention and suicide prevention. Through this four-year initiative, Kenyon engaged students, faculty and staff in a comprehensive assessment and strategic planning process that led to meaningful enhancements in wellness programming, mental health services, crisis response, prevention efforts and student support systems.

JED Campus Alumni Network

In recognition of successfully completing the program, Kenyon was designated a JED Campus Alumni institution in 2025. As a member of the JED Campus alumni network, Kenyon remains connected to JED resources, professional learning opportunities and a national community of colleges and universities committed to promoting student well-being.

Highlights of Kenyon’s Progress

Mental Health Culture

  • 75% of students agree that mental and emotional well-being is a priority at Kenyon.
  • Nearly 9 out of 10 students agree that campus culture encourages open discussion about mental health.

Student Support and Help-Seeking

  • 92% of students know where to access professional mental health support on campus.
  • Mental health training expanded to approximately 30% of faculty and staff and 50% of students.

Student Well-Being, Safety and Prevention

  • Launch of the Peer Health Educator program.
  • Expansion of student-led wellness programming.
  • Growth of Active Minds and Morgan's Message initiatives.
  • Enhanced mental health screening and outreach efforts.
  • Strengthened crisis response systems and suicide prevention efforts.

Looking Ahead

Kenyon remains committed to advancing student mental health, well-being, and suicide prevention efforts beyond the formal JED Campus program. Ongoing initiatives include participation in the Healthy Minds Study, the Peer Health Educator program, Active Minds, Morgan’s Message, and continued mental health and suicide prevention training for students, faculty and staff.

As a JED Campus alumni institution, Kenyon continues to engage with JED resources, professional learning opportunities, and a national network of colleges and universities dedicated to student well-being.

Kenyon has also completed a campus-wide means safety environmental scan and is implementing recommendations to strengthen prevention efforts, including enhanced crisis-resource messaging and residence hall window stickers that provide emergency support information and connections to care.

Through these efforts, Kenyon continues to build upon the foundation established through the JED Campus program while fostering a campus community where all students can thrive.

The JED Campus Final Progress Report highlights key accomplishments, outcomes, and recommendations from Kenyon's four-year participation in the program. Read the JED Campus Final Progress Report (PDF).