If you need immediate support, please contact:

MySSP: 1.866.775.0608 or My SSP app (Apple App Store | Google Play)

King County Crisis Line: 866-427-4747

National Crisis Line: text the word CONNECT to 741741

Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/

My name is Lev Cunningham (they/them, he/him) and as the Mental Health Specialist, I serve the students of the School of Social Work.

As a SSW student, you can get free help finding referrals for therapists and groups, visit virtual support hours when you need someone to talk to, and get in person support for any mental health issues. All topics and concerns are welcome.

Each week during the academic year, I offer two confidential, virtual, drop-in mental health support sessions using the "Let's Talk" model. Let's Talk sessions are 25 minutes, free, and without appointment. Sign on to the zoom link during my Let's Talk hours (see below). You will be in the waiting room until it's your turn. You can do homework or dishes or rest while you wait- it's your time. Once you enter the room, we'll talk about what's on your mind.

If you need someone to talk to, come by and let’s talk. *If my Let's Talk hours don't work for your schedule, please email sswmentalhealth@uw.edu and we'll find a way to connect*

For more information about Let's Talk at UW and non-SSW Let's Talk sessions, click here.

Summer Quarter hours are by appointment. Email sswmentalhealth@uw.edu to find a time to connect.

Fall Let's Talk weekly sessions:

Wednesdays 5-7:30pm PT https://washington.zoom.us/j/97056679309 Meeting ID: 970 5667 9309

Fridays 2-4:30pm PT https://washington.zoom.us/j/97908194354 Meeting ID: 979 0819 4354

*No Let's Talk on 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, or 11/24*

Fall Workshops

For BASW Students

Facing Imposter Syndrome for BASW Students: Friday, October 6th at 1pm https://washington.zoom.us/j/6318792945 Meeting ID 631 879 2945
Facing Imposter Syndrome for BASW Students: Monday, October 23rd 2:30-3:30pm, SWS 026

For MSW Students

Facing Imposter Syndrome for MSW Students: Friday, October 20th at 3pm https://washington.zoom.us/j/6318792945 Meeting ID 631 879 2945

Facing Imposter Syndrome for MSW Students: Monday, October 23rd 12:30-1:30pm, SWS 026

More about me:

I am able-bodied, white, queer & trans, mixed Jewish. I was born in the US to a first generation mother and am considered the first white grandchild in my family. My work is rooted in harm reduction and informed by disability justice, and I am firm in my commitment to collective liberation. I aim to meet all beings with a compassionate and humble spirit, and bring rigor and play to my work.

In 2013 I earned my MSW from the SSW (day program). My career as a social worker includes individual and group therapy, harm reduction outreach on a medical team, and many years working for UW’s Q Center.

I am an ordained Kohenet/Hebrew Priestess, love boxing and swimming, cooking and eating, reading and dogs.

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