Take some time for a break and participate in one of the stress relieving or social events on your campus as you prepare for finals week.

UConn Avery Point

Fresh Check Day

4/18

11 AM - 1 PM

Gazebo Lawn

Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways. 

Pet Therapy

4/23

12 PM

Student Center

Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress.

UConn Hartford

Pet Therapy

4/09

5 PM - 7 PM

Above OSS Office

Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress.

Fresh Check Day

4/18

11 AM - 2 PM

HTB Courtyard

Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways. 

UConn Storrs

Pet Therapy

4/09

5 PM - 7 PM

Cordial Storrs House

SHaW is hosting Pet Therapy every Tuesday from 5pm - 7pm at the Cordial Storrs House.

Stop by for some pet therapy love!

Fresh Check Day

4/20

1 PM - 4 PM

Student Union Mall

Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways. 

UConn Waterbury

Fresh Check Day

4/02

11 AM - 2 PM

Main Lobby, Courtyard, MPR 113/116/119

Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways. 

Just Breath: Stress Management Workshop

4/18

12:30 PM

AAC Room 128

Did you know there are multiple kinds of stress? Come talk about the different stressors in your life and ways to combat the negative results of stress.

Being a student can be stressful!

The stress can sometimes be expected - like when an exam is approaching or a lot is due for class at once. However, stress sneaks up on us too.

Learning how to cope with stress is a skill both students and working professionals need. There is no better time to think creatively about what stress management tips will work for you!

Mediation can improve your quality of life in a variety of ways as shown below:

• Stress reduction
• anxiety management
• depression management
• lowers blood pressure
• strengthen immunes system
• improves memory
• regulates mood 
• improves sleep

Breathing & Stretching Join us to practice breathing & stretches for stress management & to bring a calmness to our day. All students are welcome, & no experience is required to participate.

Thursdays

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Virtual- All Campuses

Student Health and Wellness offers free Physical Activity Counseling. The Physical Activity Counselor (PAC) is a trained professional who provides advice and guidance in health and fitness and related areas. Regardless of present fitness level or experience, the PAC can offer assistance in beginning a new exercise program or provide guidance to improve an existing routine.

Please note that Physical Activity Counseling is offered via telehealth and in-person.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a crisis and you are not sure who to talk to or reach out to.  Please know that you are not alone. We have compiled a list of some resources for next steps.

• If you are experiencing a serious and immediate life-threatening crisis, please bypass calling Student Health and Wellness and call 911 or the UConn Police Department immediately. 



• BeWell@UConn offers free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365 by calling (833) 308-3040

Mental Health Support - All Campuses

Offers free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365.

833-308-3040

Advice Nurse - All Campuses

We have an advice nurse available 24/7 during the regular academic year. Free and confidential.

860-486-4700

Crisis Text Line

For 24/7 text-based mental health support, text HOME to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

For 24/7 free and confidential support by phone.

Call or Text 988

Examples of a mental health crises include: thoughts or plans to hurt yourself or someone else, engaging in life-threatening behaviors, and/or recent assault or trauma.

Do you have a suggestion for content and questions? Email laila.chaoui@uconn.edu