Wellness Center

WC Group Photo

Welcome

The St. Olaf Wellness Center strives to educate and support the wellbeing of our community by providing a variety of accessible educational programs and opportunities for skill development related to the 9 areas of wellbeing.

Some of 2022-23 Wellness Center Team

What do we do?

Wellness Events

Wellness Events

Providing health education is the primary role of the Wellness Center. Each month, Peer Educators host 10-12 wellness health education programs. Details about these events are on Presence!

One on One Support

One on One Support

Have questions relating to your well-being or life? Peer Educators are trained to listen, provide information, and refer applicable resources. Stop by the Wellness Center or request a meeting online.

Peer Substance Coaching

Peer Substance Coaching

Trained student coaches meet with peers meet to reflect on substance use (alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, other), learn harm reduction strategies, form goals, create plans, and provide support.

Not-So-Small Talk

Not-So-Small Talk

Weekly opportunity for students who are feeling isolated or lonely to connect with others through activities and conversation. Meets weekly in the Wellness Center on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Paw Program

Paw Program

Join our weekly one-hour structured dog program where students can sit with, pet, and interact with dogs without leaving campus.

Health Supplies

Health Supplies

Students can requests supplies online or stop by the Wellness Center (BC 112) during our office hours for free supplies: chapsticks, condoms (internal and external), menstrual supplies, sleep hygiene supplies, stress fidgets.

Print Materials

Print Materials

Our social media account, website, toilet talks, posters, and other educational materials serve the purpose of connecting students to resources in our community. Many of which are avaible for download.

Collaboration Request

Collaboration Request

Students, faculty, and staff from departments across campus can request a virtual educational presentation, educational content, etc.

March/April Wellness Events

March 29th, 4:30PM, CAD 202
Hot Girl Walk: the emotional and physical benefits to walking
April 10th, 7PM, RNS 150
Shark Week: Everything You Need to Know About Menstruation
April 12th, 5PM, TOH 110
Get in Your Hair
April 16th, Hallway Display*
Getting Creative in the Caf
April 17th, 4:30PM, TOH 310
All About Gummies: being prepared for 4/20
April 19th, 6PM, TOH 210
Intersectionality and Mental Health: Navigating the Complexities of Identity and Well-being
April 19th, 7PM, TOH 310
Reproductive Rights and the LGBTQAI+ Community
April 20th, 6:30PM, HH 502
Eco-Anxiety: Replacing Doomism With Activism This Earth Week
April 23rd, Hallway Display*
Navigating Boundaries
April 27th, 4PM, TOH 312
Guide to caring for your teeth

*not wellness swiped