The WELLWell-being, Empowerment, Life, Learning

William Caganap, Coordinator, Diversity Initiatives, (951) 827-5496Doug Everhart, Coordinator for Health Initiatives, (951) 827-2874

Stacey Grady, Coordinator for Mental Health Initiatives, (951) 827-6727Jennifer Miller, Director, (951) 827-5000

Alicia Serrano, Administrative Assistant, (951) 827-5480Deepak Sharma, Coordinator, Diversity Initiatives, (951) 827-5501

Oronne Wami, Peer Education/Community Service Intern, (951) 827-5481

Healthy Campus Climate/Mental Health Advisory Committee: Recreation Center, Health Center, AVC/Dean of Students Office, ASUCR, Strategic

Communications, GSA, UCR Student Leaders, Counseling Center

The WELL at UCR The WELL

(Well-being, Empowerment, Life, Learning)Highlander Union Building 248

(951) 827-WELL www.well.ucr.edu

UCR offers a variety of wellness-related programs that are designed to support holistic student health and well-being. The Well is a coordinated center for UCR’s wellness programs. The Well

serves to create a safe, supportive, and connected campus environment through the promotion of healthy minds, bodies and communities.  The Well provides

accessible, robust resources and support for students in the areas of

physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellness through a network of

peer educators, mentors and professionals. 

WELL MISSION STATEMENT:

To create a safe, supportive, and connected campus environment and promote healthy minds, bodies and

communitiesOBJECTIVES:

To help students take control of their UCR experienceTo provide a caring campus environment in which all students feel comfortable, accepted and positioned to succeedTo create a network of professionals, peers, and services that are well-known and easily accessibleTo provide resources that will encourage students to live a more balanced lifestyle and become healthy, skilled, successful members of the UCR communityTo create physical space and virtual presence where all students can go to receive information, guidance and support in the areas of Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Multicultural, Occupational and Environmental Wellness

The WELL was designed by an advisory team composed of representatives from:

Counseling Center

Recreation Center

Health Center

AVC/Dean of Students Office

Strategic Communications

Graduate and Undergraduate Students

The WELL is linked to:Offices in the division of Student Affairs

Ethnic and Gender Programming OfficesInternational Student ProgramsServices for Students with DisabilitiesStudent Conduct and Academic Integrity ProgramsStudent Life

Graduate Student Association, ASUCR

The UC Mental Health Task Force…

The WELL is connected to various campus resources

Women’s Resource Center951-827-3337

LGBT Resources951-827-2267

African Student Programs951-827-4576

Asian Pacific Student Programs951-827-7272

Native American Student Programs951-827-3850

Chicano Student Programs951-827-3821

The WELL is connected to various campus resources

AVC/ Dean of Students951-827-6095

Financial Aid Office951-8273878

Counseling Center951-827-TALK

Health Center951-827-3031

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs (SCAIP)951-827-4208

Student Recreation Center951-827-5738

Registrars Office951-827-7284

University Housing951-827-5460

UCPD951-827-5222

8 Dimensional Model of Wellness8 Dimensional Model of Wellness

Wellness is . . . an active process of

becoming aware of and making choices toward

a more successful existence.

— National Wellness Institute

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student•Exercising regularly •Eating properly •Getting regular physical check-ups •Avoiding the use of tobacco or illicit drugs

•Keeping a positive attitude being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others •Learning to cope with stress •Being realistic about your expectations and time •Taking responsibility for your own behavior •Dealing with your personal and financial issues realistically •Viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles •Functioning independently but knowing when you need to ask for help

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Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Being comfortable with and liking yourself as a person • Interacting easily with people of different ages,

backgrounds, races, lifestyles • Contributing time and energy to the community • Communicating your feelings • Developing friendships • Recognizing a need for "fun" time in your life • Budgeting and balancing your time to include both

responsibilities and relaxation

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• Learning because you want to - not because you are told Learning because you want to - not because you are told to. Doing the work assigned. to. Doing the work assigned.

• Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, sharing and exploration sharing and exploration

• Observing what is around you Observing what is around you • Listening Listening • Finding applications for material learned in the Finding applications for material learned in the

classroom classroom • Staying current with world affairs/news Staying current with world affairs/news • Questioning Questioning • Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Finding satisfaction and worth in your work • Ensuring your work environment and

relationships are comfortable • Being aware of the natural environment you live

in • Recognizing opportunities that lead you to new

skills and acting on those opportunities • Working to ensure the stability and longevity of

our natural resources

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• Being open to different cultures and religions• Giving your time to volunteer or participate in

community service activities • Spending time defining personal values and

ethics and making decisions that complement them

• Spending time alone in personal reflection • Participating in spiritual activities • Participating in activities that protect the

environment • Caring about the welfare of others and acting out

of that care

Attributes of a Healthy StudentAttributes of a Healthy Student• Being aware and respectful of your own faith

traditions and cultural background.• Learning about, accepting, and contributing to

the diversity and richness present in other faiths and cultural backgrounds.

• Acting towards oneself and all others with sensitivity, consideration, understanding, appreciation, tolerance, and civility.

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• Learning and teaching task.  • Preparing to make use of your gifts, skills, and

talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life.

• A fit between who you are called to be and what you are called to do.

• Finding the place where your deep desires and gifts meet a need in the community.

• Continually learning new skills and seeking challenges that lead to personal growth and a better world

WELL InitiativesPeer Initiatives

Diversity Initiatives

Health Initiatives

Mental Health Initiatives

WELL Peer Initiatives

http://peered.ucr.edu

http://well.ucr.edu

Examples of new peer initiatives:

1. AMP Peer Mentors

2. WELL Peer Mentors

3. CSP Peer Mentors

4. R.E.A.C.H. and Golden ARCHES

5. Preventive Care Advocates of the CHC

The WELL Presentations:Request a Program on The WELL website:

Campus Connect

STOP the HATE

Hazing

Academic Integrity

Suicide

Health Education

Various Mental Health Education

Something not listed that you’d like to see? Let us know!

Advertising YOUR Programs

If your group is doing anything related to the WELL, we can help advertise it for you!

Blood drives

Stress relief

Speakers

Health or Wellness Campaigns

www.arches.ucr.edu

Help is offered by three student organizations:

Advocates for

National Greek

LeadershipEducation

Student

Athlete

Mentors

PeerHealth

Educators

Awareness CampaignsEducational Workshops

http://arches.ucr.edu/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=335&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

volunteer peer education program

designed and implemented by UCR students for the UCR

community

Peers mentor on topics such as…

Sexual violenceSuicide

AwarenessAcademic IntegrityHATE CRIMES

www.campushealth.ucr.edu

Individual Health Assessments

One-on-One follow-up

consultations

Nutritional consultations

Exercise prescriptions

Lifestyle coaching through telephonic and internet communication

Lifestyle disease management programs

Support for normal day to day challenges

Solving life problems

Developing skills to better cope

Stress management

Managing a crisis in your life

Personal growth/ Personal growth/ individuationindividuation

Self identity Self identity Establishing new Establishing new

support systemssupport systems RelationshipsRelationships

Time managementTime management

UCR Counseling Center * 951-UCR-TALK * counseling.ucr.edu

Individual and couples Counseling (8 sessions)Crisis interventionGroup therapy Biofeedback (6 sessions)TestingPsychiatric consultation and servicesCommunity referralsOutreach presentations/training and educationConsultation for staff, faculty, parents, students

UCR Counseling Center * 951-UCR-TALK * counseling.ucr.edu

•Help others help themselves and find success!!

And You Will:Receive valuable training in presenting and public speaking

Learn about stress and its impact on the body and how to share this information with others

Develop skills in various stress management techniques including, deep breathing, guided imagery, relaxation, and more

Learn how to train others on Time Management and Prioritization

www.recreation.ucr.edu

Badminton Surfing

Water polo

Schedule an appointment for a health screening!

Cardio kickboxing!Ab

Attack!

Body Boot Camp!

Beginner Yoga!

BOSU!

LGBTQIA

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-provides support, education, and advocacy

regarding sexual orientation and gender

identity for the UCR community.

STUDENT LIFEoOrientation

oFirst Year Success Series

oCommuter Programs

oCampus ActivitiesoUCR TraditionsoLeadershipoStudent

Organizations

•Quarterly Workshops •Clothesline Project

•Annual Campus Safety Walk •Women's Resource Faire   •Women's Resource Center

Handbook

•Sexual Violence and Self-Defense Open Learning

Module •Drop-in Hours

•Co-Sponsorships

•Volunteer Opportunities

•Tax-Deductible Gift Opportunity

ASPBAssociated Students Program Board

Dedicated to bringing quality entertainment including concerts, Films,

lectures, cultural events and special events to UCR

THANK YOU!Questions?