Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by the Sexpert Peer Health Educators on the UConn Storrs campus!
Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts undergo extensive training in various topics of sexual health, and have been trained in evidence-based approaches to peer support. The Sexperts are supervised by a SHaW professional staff member and are required to attend weekly staff meetings for continuing education. Sexperts (and supervising staff) are exempt employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations.
During our drop-in hours the Sexperts are trained to provide:
Education, including: | A supportive environment for discussion surrounding: | Connections to UConn SHaW & off-campus resources, including: |
Birth control | First-time sexual experiences/debuts | STI Testing |
Safer-sex strategies | Dating, relationships and communication | Birth control consultation appointments |
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) | Sexual decision-making, boundaries, and consent | Pregnancy resources |
| | Sexual identity, gender identity, sexual orientation | PReP & PEP |
| | Living with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) | HPV and mpox vaccinations |
| | Pleasure | LGBTQ+ specific sexual health services |
| | BDSM/Kink | Gender-affirming care |
| | Ethnical non-monogamy | Sexual assault victim/survivor support |
Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy.
- If you are experiencing an emergency or mental health crisis, please call 911.
- If you are struggling with a mental health issue that is severely impacting your well-being, please reach out to SHaW – Mental Health at 860-486-4700 to schedule an appointment, or call our 24/7 hotline at 833-308-3040.
- To make an appointment with a medical care provider, please call SHaW – Medical Care at 860-486-4800.
- If you've experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, or intimate partner violence, we encourage you to seek support. If you'd like more information about support resources and reporting options, please click here.
Spring 2026 Drop-In Hours
January 20th - May 1st
Mondays: 9am-4pm
Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm
Wednesdays: 9am-7pm
Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm
Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm
If you wish to make an appointment with a professional staff member to discuss sexual health related concerns, or were referred to do so by a Sexpert, please click here to schedule an appointment with Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler.
For more information, contact: Cassy Setzler at cassy@uconn.edu