2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
WE FIGHT. So no student has to choose between their financial stability and their mental health.
Rachael Shaw-Rosenbaum, at just under 5 feet, was a big personality. She sang show tunes loudly without shame, and dreamed of working for the ACLU.
Rachael struggled with depression in her first two terms at Yale. In March of 2021, Rachael died by suicide at age 18.
In honor of Rachael, we are asking for funds to help Yale students who are facing financial hardship related to their mental health.
If a student withdraws from Yale because they are, for example, severely depressed and suicidal, they are required to pack up their belongings quickly and are removed from university resources, health insurance, and the support system they have built on campus.
Some find themselves couch surfing, struggling for stable housing. Others have the basics covered but therapy costs are a hardship with no health insurance outside of Yale. Yale admits a diverse group of students. Not all come from two parent households, not all come from high income households, and not all come from households where psychiatric treatment is accepted.
All money donated (minus credit card processing fees) goes directly to Yale students.
Students aided thanks to donors like you in the 2022-2023 academic year:
Adrian*, Yale College student, recently returned from medical/mental health leave, received funding for utility bills.
Yuki*, Yale College student, on mental health /medical leave of absence, received funding for therapy costs.
Anita*, Yale College student on academic withdrawal due to mental health struggles, first-generation American and first-generation college student, received funding to assist with rent.
Bohan*, Yale College student on medical leave for mental health issues, funding towards one month Intensive Outpatient Program and one month BetterHelp subscription
Students aided thanks to donors like you in the 2021-2022 academic year:
Nolan*, rising Yale College senior, first generation college student and estranged from biological family, received assistance to cover groceries and rent during a leave of absence.
Sophia*, rising Yale College junior, currently on mental health related withdrawal. Received assistance towards tuition for coursework required to apply for reinstatement.
Myles*, rising Yale College senior, returning from mental health related leave of absence, received assistance for off-campus rent.
Ava*, rising Yale College sophomore, first generation college student, received assistance towards tuition for coursework required to apply for reinstatement.
Jessie*, rising Yale College junior, received assistance for tuition for coursework required to apply for reinstatement. Interested in medicine and global affairs.
Sally*, Yale College student, not feasible to return home on withdrawal, received assistance for groceries and basic living costs.
Alana*, Yale College student, received assistance for transportation costs to/from medical appointments.
*Names changed for privacy.
Sincerely,
Alicia Floyd - JE '05 (orig. '02)
Rishi Mirchandani - MC '19
Paul Mange Johansen - ES ‘88
Lily Dorman Colby - MC '10
The Dugue Family