Alcohol and other drugs themes include alcohol norms, alcohol education, substance use, substance abuse, and recovery resources.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Mental wellness themes include recognizing positive and negative feelings, coping mechanisms, stress management, communication skills, self-esteem, adjustments to college, homesickness, connection with the community, and balancing responsibilities.
Mental Wellness
Physical health themes include sleep, nutrition and weight management, healthy eating, body image, physical activity.
Physical Health
Sexual health themes include comprehensive sexual health education, risk-reduction around Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and pregnancy, pregnancy resources, sexual identity, gender Identity/Transgender/Gender non-binary information, relationships, promoting a culture of consent, clear communication and honor of sexual limits, and sexual assault resources.
Sexual HealthHave questions relating to health and wellness, friendships, personal concerns, etc.? Peer Educators are trained to listen, provide information, and refer applicable resources. You can fill out a form online to set up a time to chat or stop by the Wellness Center during our office hours.
Providing health education is the primary role of the Wellness Center. Each month, Peer Educators host 10-12 wellness health education program. Each event is open to all students and is ESAC credit eligible. Our calendar has more information regarding each event.
Created by Peer Educators for students, this bi-weekly newsletter focuses on well-being tips, resources, and recommendations for staying engaged in the various areas of wellness in your life. Sign-up to receive these emails and review previous newsletters.
Students can submit a request to have supplies put in the PO Box or stop by the Wellness Center during our office hours for free wellness supplies, including chapsticks, condoms (internal and external), face coverings, menstrual supplies, sleep hygiene supplies, stress fidget toys, aromatherapy, and other stress relief aids.
Students, faculty, and staff from departments across campus can request a virtual educational presentation, educational content, etc. from either the student Peer Educators or the Assistant Director of Wellness and Health Promotions. All requests must be made 2 weeks in advance.
Peer Substance Coaching is a one-on-one relationship with a fellow student to discuss your relationship with substances. You and your peer will meet to reflect on your current use, learn harm reduction strategies, form goals, create plans, and support your change journey on your own terms. Fill out an online form if you are interested in having a Peer Substance Coach.
We are committed to taking actionable steps to eliminate health disparities for students to achieve optimal health. All educational events, programs, and supplies through the Wellness Center are free and reviewed for plain language, historical context, and applicability to populations at St. Olaf. Additionally, all student and staff employees are expected to engage in weekly discussions and activities to build cultural humility.
Wellness Center programming is assessed according to the applicability to students' lives, skills learned, and knowledge obtained. The College also participates in many national college health and climate surveys. Data collected is used to inform programming and improve it. Written feedback can be emailed to wellness@stolaf.edu.