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Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway recognizes health and wellness as crucial to our personal and institutional success, and will ensure that it remains a priority for Rutgers–New Brunswick. With the introduction of Mental Health and Wellness Week which began April 25, 2022, Rutgers has increased its focus on mental health and wellness as a way to address the needs of students and employees. Mental Health and Wellness Week provides vital resources and reminds us to take time each day to care for ourselves.
Start with these campus resources to begin your mental health and wellness journey:
Thank you for contributing to our virtual gratitude board and sharing a moment of mindfulness with our Rutgers community.
A few select photos from this event, which featured an appearance (and planting!) by Chancellor-Provost Conway and some members of her cabinet, as well as a mindfulness moment led by Dr. Peter Economou.
Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway and student Olivia plant flowers outside of Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Director of Internal Communications Neal Buccino and Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology and Instruction Paul Hammond plant flowers for Mental Health and Wellness Week
Students plant flowers at bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Dr. Peter Economou leads mindfulness moment during Planting Seeds of Wellness event for Mental Health and Wellness Week
Rutgers University–New Brunswick is committed to fostering a healthy campus and community, providing the resources we need to get and stay well.
Rutgers Student Health takes a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, offering medical services that include preventative, routine, and immediate medical care as well as writing/filling prescriptions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911 or call Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) at 848-932-7211. (Rutgers Student Health is not an emergency medical center.)
University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers acute care, inpatient and outpatient services, and a broad range of treatments. As a certified community behavioral health clinic, UBHC provides comprehensive and integrated care, with an emphasis on coordination and linkage to medical and community resources.
Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports students through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, medication management, and community referrals.
Center for Psychological Services offers the Rutgers community confidential mental health services in a state-of-the-art outpatient training center with 11 clinics as part of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.
Student Wellness Program provides free and confidential counseling services via UBHC to help students effectively deal with stressors related to school and personal life.
Resident Wellness Program also offers free, confidential counseling services via UBHC, helping residents manage the pressures that come with their work.
Faculty and staff have access to comprehensive counseling and referral services at these employee assistance programs (EAP).
Check out this series of quick videos to assist in building and maintaining resilience.
Visit this website to find helpful wellness tips for coping with COVID.
Check out this series of video guided stress relief.
Rutgers & RWJBH faculty, staff, and family members can call this confidential phone line for support.
Rutgers employees can receive newsletters on workforce wellness and resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle with NJAES Work Well Program.
Receive Live Well-Stay Healthy Wellness text messages as gentle nudges every Wednesday and Saturday.
Supporting our physical health can significantly impact our mental wellbeing. Rutgers Recreation provides many fitness services to the university community.
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center offers confidential telephone support.
Support for moms and caregivers of special needs children.
Support for individuals serving as caregivers.
Support for New Jersey National Guard members, active military personnel, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
24/7 support for veterans, service members, family members, or caregivers.
Nurses can connect with retired or former nurses trained in mental health.
Rutgers–New Brunswick students gain the tools to advocate for personal and community wellness through workshops, peer education programs, and wellness coaching.
Rutgers Student Health offers self-help apps, meditation tools, and guided exercises which can be a great way to manage day-to-day stress or to use periodically when you feel overwhelmed.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, dating violence, or stalking, speak with a confidential advocate:
– for Rutgers–New Brunswick Students
– for RBHS Students
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