Office of Wellness, Prevention, and Education

Office of Wellness, Prevention, and Education

Mission

The Office of Wellness, Prevention, and Education strives to create a culture of wellness by promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing risky behavior. We empower students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness through evidence-based health education, inclusive resources, and non-judgmental support.

 

Services Offered

  • BeWellMu Podcast: A podcast for Marymount University students. Led by Wellness Ambassadors and a licensed counselor from SCS, we discuss important mental health and wellness topics with a new guest every first Wednesday of each month. Listen on Spotify, Apple, or any podcast platform.
  • Peer Led Events and Activities: Our Wellness Ambassadors are certified peer health educators who provide valuable support to students while also leading the Office of Wellness’s programming and events.
  • Health & Wellness Information Center: We have accurate, non-judgmental information on over 50 health and wellness topics. Our information center is located in Berg 1014. If we don’t have something you are looking for, let us know and we will add it to our next order!
  • Health Education Consultations: Our office is available to meet with you in-person or virtually if you would like to dive deeper into a topic. This is also a great service for any RA’s who are planning a health and wellness program.
  • Health & Wellness Newsletter:  Our monthly newsletter focuses on a new topic every month and streamlines all the health and wellness events happening around campus. The newsletter is placed on every bathroom stall on campus.
  • Free Period Products: Free period product dispensers are located in the bathrooms outside the Reinsch Library entrance, Ballston 3rd Floor, Caruthers 1st floor, and Rowley G1. Additional products are in our office Rowley 1004.
  • Food Security Initiatives: Need a meal? Ask for a SaintSwipe at Gerard Dining. It is free of charge for students in need. You can also “take what you need and give when you can” at one of the Blue Appollonie’s cupboards around campus. They are located in Ballston’s 3rd floor, Gerard Lobby, Caruthers 1st floor, Rowley G1, and Butler.

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