
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.
SHaW's Educational Program Offerings:
Click the button above to request a program, have a SHaW staff member participate on a panel, a tabling event, or to request an interview with a SHaW staff member on the Storrs Campus.
Programming options may vary depending on campus. For more information about programming for Regional Campuses, please email joleen.nevers@uconn.edu.
Facts on Tap
Compete in a team-based trivia game that tests your knowledge about alcohol! Trivia topics include BAC, tolerance, how the body metabolizes alcohol, and how to help your friends stay safe!
Recovery Ally Training
Through an interactive two hour session, the Recovery Ally Training program exists to expand awareness, sensitivity, and support to any individual on the University of Connecticut campuses in (or seeking) recovery from substance use disorders.
Alcohol, Me, and My Community
Join Student Health and Wellness for an interactive discussion about navigating alcohol within your community. We'll explore what you love most about your community, unpack the science of alcohol's effects on the body, and discuss ways to both manage risk and keep your community healthy.
Promoting Mental Health
This informative and interactive workshop increases participants' knowledge of the range of mental health resources on campus and helpful self-care and stress management strategies.
Helping Students in Distress
This informative and interactive workshop helps participants learn the warning signs that someone is in distress, basic helping skills, and provides an overview of campus and national resources for those in crisis.
The Science of Exercise
This practical and informative workshop helps participants understand the science behind their favorite gym routine or exercise class, provides information about starting a new exercise routine, and how to fit it into your busy schedule.
Nutrition for the College Student
Navigating eating well for energy, academic success, and overall health can sometimes be challenging as a busy college student. Participants will learn strategies for eating nutritionally sound food on a college campus. Participants will also hear the facts about commonly heard nutrition myths and diets.
The Basics of Body Image
Informative presentation covering the basics of body image, and fostering positive body image and self-esteem, signs and symptoms of disordered eating and eating disorders, and how to promote body positivity and well-being for yourself and the ones around you. This presentation will also educate students on where to refer a friend or find help for themselves if they are concerned about their health and well-being.
Sexual Health Showdown
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!
There are currently no Summer 2022 Programs or Events. Check back for the Fall Semester!
COVID-19 Booster Clinics

SHaW's COVID-19 Booster Clinics
Appointments are available
View available dates and times by scheduling an appointment:
International Student Support Group

Feel stressed? Join our International Student Support Group to share, connect, and support!
DROP-IN (no appointment required)
Location: Wilson Hall, Room 126
Wednesdays: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
DROP-IN SESSIONS
Location: Student Union Room 416A
Mondays and Thursdays: 11 am - 12:30 pm
DROP-IN (same-day appointments available)
Location: virtual only via WebEx
Wednesdays: 1 - 3 pm
Open to all UConn students, meetings are in person at UConn Rec Center.
Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
(virtual only via Zoom)
Thursdays: 4 pm - 5 pm
(virtual only via Zoom)
DROP-IN (no appointment required)
Location: Arjona 4th Floor, Room 403
Mondays & Wednesdays: 1 pm - 2 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3 pm - 4 pm
Open to all UConn students from any campus. Meetings will be held virtually only until January 31, 2022
Mondays: 5 - 6 pm
Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community. Meetings will be held virtually.
Mondays: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Recovery Ally training program is an online, two-hour, highly interactive program, facilitated by people in recovery. Registration is required.
Various Dates and Times
LGTT 15 Minutes to Calm

Join us for Let’s Get Together Thursdays for 15 Minutes of Calm. Practice breathing & stretches for stress relief.
Open to all UConn students from any campus. No experience required. Sessions will be held virtually.
Thursdays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Innovate Wellness Photovoice Project

Participate in the Innovate Wellness Photovoice Project! Your photos can help promote change on campus!
All you have to do is submit photos relating to to your wellbeing, things that find you joy, or brings balance to your life.
Photo submissions are now open!
gloveBOX

gloveBOX is a free safer-sex supply delivery service. Students can order safer-sex supplies, including condoms, lubrication, and dental dams, to have delivered directly to their mailroom.
Students can choose from 6 different boxes, up to 3 times a semester.
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5/2Let's Talk: Office Hours
Let's Talk: Office Hours
Monday, May 2nd, 202211:00 AM - 12:30 PMStorrs CampusStudent Union Room 416A
"Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open!
The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/
Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend
Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416AContact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More
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5/2Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 2nd, 202212:00 PM - 01:00 PMOtherOnline
Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support.
Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7dContact Information: urc@uconn.edu More
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5/2Intro To Mindfulness
Intro To Mindfulness
Monday, May 2nd, 202201:00 PM - 02:00 PMStorrs CampusArjona, 403
Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403
Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.
Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting
For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/2All Recovery Meeting
All Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 2nd, 202205:00 PM - 06:00 PMOtherCordial Storrs House and Online
“All Recovery” meetings welcome all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or support the recovery lifestyle. All Recovery Support Meetings are non-denominational based on the philosophy that people from every type of addiction have much in common and can benefit from sharing together. These meetings offer a place where people can share their addiction recovery experiences and how recovery has changed their life.
Open to all UConn students from any campus, our meetings are hybrid - in person at the Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, and via the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189745789?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d
Note: When campus is closed meetings are held virtually.Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More
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5/3Intro To Mindfulness
Intro To Mindfulness
Tuesday, May 3rd, 202203:00 PM - 04:00 PMStorrs CampusArjona, 403
Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403
Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.
Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting
For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/3Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Tuesday, May 3rd, 202205:15 PM - 06:15 PMStorrs CampusVirtual
Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Tuesday at 5:15 to 6:15.
Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.
Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/4Intro To Mindfulness
Intro To Mindfulness
Wednesday, May 4th, 202201:00 PM - 02:00 PMStorrs CampusArjona, 403
Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403
Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.
Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting
For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/4Let’s Talk: Virtually
Let’s Talk: Virtually
Wednesday, May 4th, 202201:00 PM - 03:00 PMStorrs CampusVirtual
"Let's Talk" is open virtually
The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/events/
Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend
Join online every Wednesday from 1-3pmContact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More
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5/4Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy
Wednesday, May 4th, 202204:30 PM - 06:30 PMStorrs CampusWilson Hall - Room 126
Student Health and Wellness will be hosting Pet Therapy every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Wilson Hall, Room 126. Stop by for some pet therapy play time! Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time. Can't make it? No worries - Pet Therapy is WEEKLY! For a full Pet Therapy schedule, visit: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/pet-therapyContact Information: karen.mccomb@uconn.edu More
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5/5Let's Talk: Office Hours
Let's Talk: Office Hours
Thursday, May 5th, 202211:00 AM - 12:30 PMStorrs CampusStudent Union Room 416A
"Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open!
The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/
Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend
Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416AContact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More
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5/5International Student Support Group
International Student Support Group
Thursday, May 5th, 202202:00 PM - 03:00 PMStorrs CampusOnline
Feeling Stressed? Join our International Student Support Group to connect.
Student Health and Wellness and International Student and Scholar Services are offering a support group for UConn international students who reside in the U.S.
Our intention is to support international students by providing a safe and comfortable virtual space for them to discuss various concerns and to connect with each other.
This group meeting will be conducted through Webex on every Thursday from April 7, 2022 to May 5, 2022 at 2pm for one hour. Go to: https://s.uconn.edu/intl-support-group
Please spread the word and join us. If you have any questions please contact Jade Bray jade.bray@uconn.edu or Arthur arthur.galinat@uconn.edu.
How to join:
Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=mdacb576a3f2c546c06af51f94b24dde7
Meeting number:
2621 153 0338
Password:
SupportGroupContact Information: international@uconn.edu More
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5/5Intro To Mindfulness
Intro To Mindfulness
Thursday, May 5th, 202203:00 PM - 04:00 PMStorrs CampusArjona, 403
Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403
Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.
Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting
For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/5Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Thursday, May 5th, 202204:00 PM - 05:00 PMStorrs Campusvirtual
Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Thursday at 4:00 to 5:00.
Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.
Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More
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5/5LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm
LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm
Thursday, May 5th, 202205:30 PM - 06:30 PMAvery Point Campusonline
Join us for breathing through exams to help us find a calm moment in our days & to help us focus & calm stress. All students are welcome, & no experience necessary to join.
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apscContact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu More
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5/9Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 9th, 202212:00 PM - 01:00 PMOtherOnline
Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support.
Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7dContact Information: urc@uconn.edu More

As part of Fresh Check Day, you are invited to walk two miles in order to STOMP out the Stigma that can be associated with mental illness and suicide.
Meet between UConn Rec Center and the School of Business
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, April 20th
4 - 5 pm
Join us for an afternoon of sexual health education & advocacy!
Student Union Ballroom, 330
Monday, April 25
1 - 5 pm
Free Flu Clinics

Free Flu clinics
NEW DATES ADDED: December 1, 2, 8, and 9
Location: Shippee, Pequot Room
Thursdays: 9 am - 3pm
This group is about students coming together to support and empower each other during times of grief.
*Please call ahead for information about group screening*
Thursdays: 12:30 - 2 pm