MassArt’s App to Keep You on Track

September 27, 2020 • Written by Sonnae Peterson

Disorientation has become the new normal in the age of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and change is happening left and right. The one constant throughout it all: the flood of back to school emails. Somewhere lost in your highly active inboxes, every student received an email from Student Development regarding MassArt’s newest edition to the Counseling and Wellness program, the “My SSP” app. If you accidentally skimmed by the email without noticing, I am here to walk you through the basics. 

First of all, it’s important to note that this app is not a replacement for our MassArt counselors. It’s purpose is to supply additional 24/7 support for you, and can be used independently or in addition to a MassArt counselor. Best part of it all? The app comes with no additional cost. All you need is an active MassArt email for logging in. 

MassArt has partnered with “My SSP” as they understand that remote learning in a world combating both a health and racial pandemic is far from ideal, and that we all need support to navigate it. With access to counselors across the globe, you can choose from the selection of English, Spanish, French, Korean, Mandarin, and Arabic; be put in touch with an appropriate counselor. When you have concerns about something going on in your life, any struggles, or you just need a safe space to rant, there is someone there for you. 

In addition to the tools My SSP provides, it also  holds direct links to MassArt Resources. To find these links, simply click on the button labeled “More” in the bottom right corner of the app, and scroll down to the “School Resources” section. 

For those of you who are new to MassArt, the Counseling and Wellness program at MassArt allows you to receive one on one time with a specific counselor at a previously arranged time, and is a great resource. Whether you're feeling lonely in a dorm room, frustrated because you're stuck in your hometown, or you are halfway across the world taking classes at unreasonable hours, the Counseling and Wellness program and My SSP app are available whenever you need them. To schedule an appointment with MassArt’s counseling and wellness program email counseling@massart.edu. The My SSP app is available through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.