The Office for the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence—known as the SPoT (Safe Place tO Talk)—is located in the Ellis 113 suite.

Peer Advocates and Professional Staff provide free and confidential support for all Juniata College students impacted by interpersonal violence including sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, and more. The SPoT also provides extensive educational opportunities throughout the year and opportunities for students to volunteer and get more involved in prevention efforts.

  • Need someone to talk to? Visit the SPoT!
  • Confused about a situation? Visit the SPoT!
  • Need a place to chill? Visit the SPoT!
  • Need a quiet place to unwind, do homework, or just be? Visit the SPoT!

HOURS:  Peer Advocates have their hours posted outside the SPoT. If you go to the SPoT and no advocate is available, please email Jody Althouse: althouj@juniata.edu 

The SPoT Lounge is open 24/7. Here you will find comfortable furniture, games, snacks, and giveaways.

There is also a "mini care closet" in the SPoT lounge kept stocked with personal care items - free!

 

portrait of Jody Althouse

Jody Althouse 

  • Senior Associate Dean for Student Success and Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Jody Althouse 

  • Senior Associate Dean for Student Success and Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Meet the Peer Advocates 2025-2026

 

portrait of Elle Barnes '28

Elle Barnes '28 

        Elle Barnes '28 

          portrait of Sarah Bradley ‘28

          Sarah Bradley '28 

                Sarah Bradley '28 

                  portrait of Austin Gong '29

                  Austin Gong '29 

                        Austin Gong '29 

                          portrait of Samantha King '28

                          Samantha King '28 

                                Samantha King '28 

                                  portrait of Mary-Kate Sellers '28

                                  Mary-Kate Sellers '28 

                                        Mary-Kate Sellers '28 

                                          portrait of Molly Silvis '28

                                          Molly Silvis '28 

                                                Molly Silvis '28 

                                                   

                                                  Meet the Green Dot Ambassadors 2025-2026

                                                   

                                                  portrait of Jade Michalowski '26

                                                  Jade Michalowski '26 

                                                        Jade Michalowski '26 

                                                          portrait of Kat Winstead '27

                                                          Kat Winstead '27 

                                                                Kat Winstead '27