Programs & Events | Student Health and Wellness

Student Health and Wellness advocates for the balanced and integrated emotional, social, and academic functioning of our diverse community. Guided by our commitment to diversity and social justice, SHaW strives to create a safe and inclusive environment to enhance the quality of life on our campus. We aim to reach every member of our community through specialized training which raises awareness, reduces stigma, addresses barriers, and promotes holistic wellness. Trainings are offered to UConn faculty, staff, and students on an array of topics.

Mental Health

Nutrition & Physical Activity

Presented By: SHaW Medical
Facilitators: Staff
Duration: 60 minutes
Intended audience: Students
Best for groups of: 15-30
Description: This practical and informative workshop helps participants understand the science behind their favorite gym routine or exercise class and provides information about the health benefits of a physically active lifestyle, how to start a new exercise routine, and troubleshooting common barriers and challenges to exercise in the college environment.

Presented By: SHaW Medical
Facilitators: Staff
Duration: 60 minutes
Intended audience: Students, staff, or faculty
Best for groups of: 10-40
Description: Navigating eating well for energy, academic success, and overall health can sometimes be challenging for a busy college student. Participants will learn the building blocks of nutrition and strategies for eating nutritionally sound food on a college campus. Participants will also hear the facts about commonly heard nutrition myths and diets and ask questions to SHaW’s registered dietitians.

Recovery Support Services

Presented By:  SHaW Health Promotion
Facilitators:  UConn Recovery Community Staff and student member
Duration:  120 minutes, can accommodate time restrictions
Intended audience:  Faculty, staff & students
Best for groups of:  10-100
Description: Recovery Ally Training program exists to expand awareness and sensitivity, as well as to support any individual who is in, or seeking, recovery from substance use disorders, and other mental and behavioral health disorders. This training is an interactive, two-hour session ideally delivered in-person. UConn's School of Social Work offers 2 hours of continuing education credits to participants who complete the training.

Substance Use Prevention

Sexual & Reproductive Health, Sexuality, & Relationships

Presented By: SHaW Health Promotion
Facilitators: The UConn Sexpert Peer Educators
Duration: 60 minutes, can accommodate time restrictions
Intended audience: Students
Best for groups of: 10-100
Description: Test your sexual health knowledge by joining the UConn Sexperts for Sexual Health Showdown! Compete against your friends via Kahoot while learning all about a variety of topics, including safer-sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and more!

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		10am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	9am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	9am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	2pm UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Friday, January 24th, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More
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	10am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Monday, January 27th, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	10am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	9am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More	9am UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours UConn Sexpert Drop-In Hours Thursday, January 30th, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wilson Residence Hall UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts Contact Information: Cassy Setzler: cassy.setzler@uconn.edu More

SHaW's Educational Program Offerings:

Promoting Mental Health

Helping Students in Distress

Coping with Stress: Mindfulness & Breathing

Color Your Calm

Physical Activity for the College Student

Nutrition for the College Student

Recovery Ally Training

Facts on Tap

High IQ: Navigating Cannabis

Know Your Pour

Sexual Health Showdown

Let’s Talk About Sex: Setting Sexual Boundaries

Know-U-Well: Nurse Coaching

Sexual Health & Wellness Fair

Out of the Darkness Walk

Fresh Check Day

Free Flu Shots

Expecting & Parenting Students

S.H.A.P.E. Peer Education Group

Let’s Talk: Mental Health Office Hours

Group Therapy

Pet Therapy

Meditation Mondays

Yoga

Intro to Mindfulness

All Recovery Meetings

12 Step Recovery Meetings

Community Yoga

gloveBOX

UConn Sexperts Drop-in Hours

LGTT 15 Minutes to Calm

Recovery Coaching

Lavender Resilience Collective

Calendar

Innovate Wellness Workshop

Plate Smash!

Appy Hour

Innovate Wellness Photovoice Project

International Student Support Group

Student Health & Wellness Fair

Suicide Prevention Week

Get Yourself Tested

Join the App Beta Bash

COVID-19 Booster Clinics

Stomp Out the Stigma Walk!

Bereavement Support Group

Recovery Ally Training

Fresh Check Day!

Sexual Health Fair

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