Simone Sims-Riley Named to Active Minds at Alvernia University

2015 Sep 8

Simone Sims-Riley, a resident of Philadelphia, Pa. participated as a member of the university's Active Minds club in the spring of 2015. Sims-Riley is a Psychology major at Alvernia, and a graduate of Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Predergast High School.

The purpose of Active Minds is to break the silence regarding mental health disorders. Club members hope to stop stigmas surrounding mental health, promote truth, help people to speak up and know they are not alone. Active Minds is not a support group, but members can listen, learn, and guide those in need of additional support to appropriate professionals.

ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students. For more information visit alvernia.edu.