Wellness Center

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    Welcome

    The St. Olaf Wellness Center strives to educate and support the wellbeing of our community by providing a variety of accessible educational programs and opportunities for skill development related to the 9 areas of wellbeing.

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    Our Team Students & Staff
    Our Mission Logo, Framework, etc.
    Connections Grant Connections Grant Application

    March Events Calendar

    Wellness Center New Office Hours

    What do we do?

    Wellness Events

    Wellness Events

    Providing health education is the primary role of the Wellness Center. Each month, Peer Educators host 10-12 wellness health education programs. Details about these events are on Presence!

    One on One Support

    One on One Support

    Have questions relating to your well-being or life? Peer Educators are trained to listen, provide information, and refer applicable resources. Stop by the Wellness Center or request a meeting online.

    Peer Substance Coaching

    Peer Substance Coaching

    Trained student coaches meet with peers meet to reflect on substance use (alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, other), learn harm reduction strategies, form goals, create plans, and provide support.

    Paw Program

    Paw Program

    Join our weekly one-hour structured dog program where students can sit with, pet, and interact with dogs without leaving campus.

    Health Supplies

    Health Supplies

    Students can requests supplies online or stop by the Wellness Center (BC 120) during our office hours for free supplies: chapsticks, condoms (internal and external), menstrual supplies, sleep hygiene supplies, stress fidgets.

    Community Nights

    Community Nights

    This is an opportunity for any and all students to connect with people, build community on campus, and meet new people through fun activities and events, including games, de-stressing activities, conversation, and more.

    Print Materials

    Print Materials

    Our social media account, website, toilet talks, posters, and other educational materials serve the purpose of connecting students to resources in our community. Many of which are avaible for download.

    Collaboration Request

    Collaboration Request

    Students, faculty, and staff from departments across campus can request a virtual educational presentation, educational content, etc.

    TimelyCare

    TimelyCare

    Attention St. Olaf College students! Access to TimelyCare services is completely free for you. TimelyCare offers comprehensive clinical care, advanced technology, and expert guidance to support you. Additionally, free therapy sessions are available for mental health support.

    Educational Resources

    3. Substance
    Substance Well-Being — More Resources Here

    Substance Well-Being

    Alcohol and other drugs themes include alcohol norms, alcohol education, substance use, substance abuse, and recovery resources.

    More Resources Here
    6. Emotional
    Emotional Well-Being — More Resources Here

    Emotional Well-Being

    Emotional wellness themes include recognizing positive and negative feelings, coping mechanisms, stress management, communication skills, self-esteem, adjustments to college, homesickness, connection with the community, and balancing responsibilities.

    More Resources Here
    1. Sexual
    Sexual Well-Being — More Resources Here

    Sexual Well-Being

    Sexual health themes include comprehensive sexual health education, risk-reduction around Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and pregnancy, pregnancy resources, sexual identity, gender Identity/Transgender/Gender non-binary information, relationships, promoting a culture of consent, clear communication and honor of sexual limits, and sexual assault resources.

    More Resources Here
    2. Physical
    Physical Well-Being — More Resources Here

    Physical Well-Being

    Physical health themes include sleep, nutrition and weight management, healthy eating, body image, physical activity, and resources as TimelyCare.

    More Resources Here

    March Calendar

    • Tuesday, March 4th: Mindful Meditation with Laurel -> Boe Memorial Chapel [BMC] 010 (4:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 5th: Substance Red Flags! -> Holland Hall (HH) 502 (6:30 pm)
    • Thursday, March 6th: Sexuality & Disability -> Holland Hall (HH) 433 (6:30 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 12th: Community and Hair: A Braiding Workshop with the Wellness Center & the Barbershop -> The Shop 1500 (5:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 12th: Born to Break Bad? The Influence of Health and Substance Use on Your Genes -> Tomson Hall (TOH) 214 (7:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 19th: Perfectly Imperfect: Letting Go of Perfectionism -> Holland Hall (HH) 433 (5:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 19th: The Sex Ed You Never Had (Continued)-> Holland Hall (HH) 502 (6:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 19th: Building Resilience: Women and Mental Health -> Tomson Hall (TOH) 212 (7:00 pm)
    • Monday, March 24th: Anxiety Across Cultures -> Tomson Hall (TOH) 310 (7:00 pm)
    • Wednesday, March 26th: Reiki with SARN -> CAD Studio 1 (6:30 pm)