The Spartan Strong Fund has announced it will now provide reimbursement for mental health services received by Michigan State University students, faculty, staff and first responders impacted by the Feb. 13 shooting.
“Utilizing the Spartan Strong Fund to support mental health services for students, staff, faculty and first responders affected by Feb. 13 is critical for facilitating their journey towards recovery,” said Assistant Provost and UHW Executive Director Alexis Travis, Ph.D. “Each of us is impacted differently by Feb.13. Trauma is experienced uniquely by individuals and each of us is on our own path toward healing. Not all Spartans may feel traumatized by Feb.13, and that is OK too.”
The Spartan Strong Fund has allocated $500,000 out of more than $2 million received from donors following the tragedy to provide the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses used to obtain mental health services.
Applications are now open. Reimbursement requests will be accepted for three years from January 24, 2024.