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My Student Support Program (MySSP) through LifeWorks

Attending college or university, graduate school or professional school is an exciting life experience. It can also be a time of change, adjustment, and stress. My Student Support Program, My SSP, through LifeWorks is here to help, accessible 24/7/365 for all enrolled Bowdoin College students.

What does the MySSP offer?

• All enrolled Bowdoin students have access to crisis management and short-term counseling at no cost via text chats, phone calls, and video sessions, as well as a host of online educational and coping resources.
• LifeWorks is staffed 24/7/365, has a provider network of over 10,000 internationally, and has the capacity to match students with counselors based on gender, geography, language (150+ languages), ethnicity, religion, age, and more. 
• Address common student concerns like adjusting to college life, being successful and confident, bettering relationships with friends and family, and coping with stress, worry, loneliness, sadness, and much more. 
• Browse the digital library of helpful articles and videos. 
• Access unlimited Fitness Journeys through LIFT, an app-based fitness programs customized to your fitness level and goals that can be performed anywhere, at any time.
• Your information is confidential within the limits of the law– your family, friends, or professors will not know you used the program unless you choose to tell them. 

How can I get started? 

Access support anytime, anywhere: 

• Download the free MySSP App: Search ‘MySSP’ from either the Apple App Store or Google Play and download today
• Call toll-free direct at 1-833-305-6017 (If calling from outside North America, dial 001.416.380.6578) 
• Access the website at https://myssp.app/us/home
• Scan the QR code above from your smartphone for the application