Wellness Education

The Office of Wellness Education empowers students to make informed decisions by providing the campus community with accessible, accurate information and compassionate services that foster personal health, academic success, and community wellness.

The Office of Wellness Education produces dynamic educational workshops, health information, and campus events to enhance personal, academic, and career success. Accessible professional staff members design and deliver diverse wellness programming, provide health consultations, and serve as referral sources on vital student health issues.

Our Mission: The Office of Wellness Education works to empower students to make informed decisions by providing the campus community with accessible, accurate information and compassionate services that foster personal health, academic success, and community wellness.

Our Approach: We believe students are adults who can and will make their own decisions regarding their health. Given that understanding, we strive to create an environment in which students feel listened to and respected when discussing their health needs.

Services

• Educational Appointments
  Individual appointments to speak with a health educator to discuss issues or questions related to sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, stress management and relaxation, etc. Call us at 617-824-8597 to make an appointment.
• Health & Wellness Educational Resources
  Whether it’s doing research for a paper or wanting to learn more individually, students can stop by our office for information. We have books, pamphlets, and other resources.
• Free Condoms
  For students who choose to be sexually active, free condoms are available at the CHW (216 Tremont Street, 3^rd floor). The coordinator for wellness education is available to answer questions about sexual health, or you can make an appointment with a clinician to discuss contraceptive options.
• Alcohol and Other Drug Education
  Emerson offers two alcohol and drug education programs to serve students who receive a substance abuse sanction. CHOICES is a class using a peer-to-peer model, conducted by two student peer facilitators. This class is generally for first-time alcohol violations. The second program, eCHECKUP, is an online mini-course followed by an individual appointment with the coordinator for wellness education, focusing on screening and assessment.
• Nutrition Services
  Nutrition/wellness counseling appointments are available at the CHW and cover a variety of topics including current diet, weight and weight history, exercise and exercise history, past medical history, and goals for best health.Contact the Center for more information on nutrition services at Emerson.

Programs

• Mindful Mondays
  Mindful Mondays sponsors events, promotions, materials and programs for the campus community. Jumpstart the week and get helpful tips on nutrition, fitness, stress management and more by following the CHW on Twitter or by liking us on Facebook.

• Wellness Learning Community for Resident Students
  For Emerson students with a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle, the 5^th floor of the Colonial Building is a dedicated Wellness Learning Community.