ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ Wellness
ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ Wellness runs the health education, programming, and campaigns that serve students, faculty, and staff — workshops, trainings, campus events, and the resources behind them.
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On-Campus Events
SafeTalk training for students Grafton 201 | 9/22/26 | 1-5 p.m.
LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day, FREE in-person workshop for students that empowers you to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, talk with them directly, and connect them to life-saving support. Through hands-on practice and guided learning, you’ll build the confidence to have open, honest conversations that can make all the difference.
ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ Wellness is partnering with the Valley Community Services Board for this event.
Questions? Contact Erin from the Valley Community Services Board:ebotkin@vcsb.org
Monthly Observances
Suicide Prevention Month
- From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), learn about the
- From the Health Advocate blog, find out
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn about ways to celebrate
Fruits & Veggies More Matters Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn , ways you can , tips to in your diet, and the benefits of .
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
- From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), get and to stay healthy
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn how to help your kids get fit with these
National Recovery Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, here’s during National Recovery Month and
National Cholesterol Education Month
- From the CDC, learn more about cholesterol
- From the Health Advocate blog, find out if you’re due for a
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- From the CDC, to learn more about prostate cancer and get a that includes questions for you to ask your doctor.
- From the Health Advocate blog, find out
Healthy Aging Month
- From Health.gov, check out these
- From the Health Advocate blog, use these , find out , and read about
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars
Sept 17 | Suicide Prevention: What to Know and How to Help | or
Oct 15 | Strategies for Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Beyond | or
Find Support
These services are available year-round. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to be in crisis to use them.
TimelyCare Mental Health Services
for students, Faculty, and staff
Free, 24/7 virtual mental health and counseling support. Register with your ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ email address.
In-Person Health Services
for students
Care for routine and acute illness is available through ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ’s partnership with Augusta Health Urgent Care.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
for anyone, anytime
Free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, every day. Call or text 988.
Employee Health & Wellness Programs
for faculty and staff
ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ faculty and staff can access numerous resources and opportunities designed to support your health and well-being,
Ongoing Wellness Initiatives
Menopause Matters: Empowering Wellness at Work and Beyond
Members from the ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ Wellness Program and faculty from Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Physical Therapy have partnered to create an engaging, evidence-informed program designed to educate, support, and empower women through every stage of the menopause transition.
Whether you are just beginning to learn about menopause, currently experiencing symptoms, supporting someone you care about, or simply planning for the future, this program is for you. We welcome ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ employees and alumni of all ages, recognizing that knowledge gained today can help build confidence, healthy habits, and informed decision-making for years to come.
VA ABC Substance Abuse Grant
The Safer Squirrels Initiative: Alcohol Risk Reduction & Community Wellness project is a comprehensive, evidence-based alcohol education and prevention initiative designed to reduce high-risk drinking behaviors among first-year college students, with a special focus on student-athletes and PEG students.
This program integrates screening, early intervention, skills-based education, and peer-led prevention strategies to foster safer decision-making, increase alcohol-related knowledge, and promote a healthier campus culture.
Unplug and Unwind: Digital WellBeing
A campus wellness program designed to help students, faculty and staff take a break from constant screen time and build a healthier relationship with technology. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, students will explore how digital habits can affect sleep, stress, focus, mood, and social connection. Participants will learn realistic ways to set boundaries with technology, reduce mindless scrolling, and create more space for rest, movement, connection, and other activities that support their well-being.
The goal isn’t to eliminate technology—it’s to help students and the ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ community use it more intentionally instead of letting it use them.
Breathe Deep. Breathe Free.
Breathe Deep. Breathe Free. is a campus wellness initiative designed to raise awareness about the health impacts of tobacco, vaping, and nicotine while connecting students, faculty and staff with practical tools and resources to make informed choices.
Through interactive education, prevention activities, and judgment-free cessation support, students, faculty and staff can learn more about nicotine use, explore strategies for quitting or cutting back, and discover healthier ways to manage stress.
Breathe deeper. Feel stronger. Live free.
Archive
Watch Past Virtual Sessions
Employee Assistance Program Recordings, 2026
Employee Assistance Program Recordings, 2025
All-Levels Virtual Yoga Sessions
Standing Resources and Links
Standing Resource Links
For Students
Free 24/7 virtual counseling and medical visits
Student Health Services
Provided in partnership with Augusta Health
For Faculty and Staff
Confidential counseling through Anthem, plus TalkSpace
Log activity and track quarterly incentive points
For Everyone
Call or text 988, any time
Vaping cessation for young adults and the people supporting them
Free coaching to quit tobacco ·
1-800-784-8669 · text READY to 34191
Community behavioral health services in the Staunton area
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Connect with ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ Wellness
Get info on events, and glean insights and strategies on a variety of health-related topics:
- Watch ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ announcements for upcoming events
- Faculty and staff: Look out for updates each month in the ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ newsletter
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