Student Health and Wellness

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. Student Health and Wellness is excited to partner with The Jordan Porco Foundation and Fresh Check Day 2026! Fresh Check is the Foundations signature event designed to create a fun and inviting atmosphere on the topic of mental health and well-being. All students are invited to join campus partners on Saturday, April 25th from 1 pm - 4 pm on the SU Lawn for a “mental health check-in” and enjoy interactive booths, baby cows, dairy bar ice cream, prizes, games, crafts, and more!  

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness’s Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships!   Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.   Spring 2026 Drop In Hours: Monday, January 26^th - Friday, May 1^st   Mondays: 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm Wednesdays: 9am-7pm Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm Location: Wilson Hall, Room 106 Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can’t make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu   For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts or email cassy@uconn.edu

All Recovery Meetings are available for UConn students. The meetings are a gathering for all who struggle with substance use and/or other mental and behavioral health disorders. An All Recovery meeting is 'non-denominational' meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here. A universal recovery topic is chosen and then the group discusses it. It is not affiliated with any "Anonymous" program although you are likely to hear comments associated with 12 step fellowships. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from a Recovery Coach and are held both in-person and online for students from other UConn campuses.    In-Person Meetings: When: Mondays Time: 12pm -1pm Location: Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road

Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging. To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700. More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions. Barbershop The “Barbershop Group” is a therapy group for men who have had past traumatic experiences and would like to learn new ways of coping and managing the effects of that trauma. The group recognizes the need for men to develop different skills that will effectively improve how we express our emotions and build relationships in a safe space. What better place to do that than the barbershop? The Barbershop model is derived from the “Men’s Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model”- (M-TREM.) The Barbershop Group uses a Psycho-educational and skills-oriented approach that is person-centered. Over the years The Barbershop has provided men with a safe, non-judgmental setting where they can speak freely and be themselves. Unfortunately, we will not be providing haircuts, but we will be providing open discussion where honest responses in group discussions are encouraged, and we will engage in several exercises that are used to introduce you to and try new coping skills. I look forward to seeing you all at “The Shop”. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700. This session is held by Greg Davis, LPC For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.   When: Mondays  Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Arjona Building, SHaW Arjona 4th Floor

Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging. To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700. More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions. Growth Through Grief This weekly group supports students grieving the death of a loved one and students coming together to support and empower each other during times of grief. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 This session is held by Jennifer Fox, PhD For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping. Date: Mondays Location: SHaW Arjona 4th Floor Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Making Time for Mindfulness Making Time for Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. This is a skilled based experiential mindfulness workshop offered to UConn faculty/staff and students. It includes an introduction of concepts and skills of mindfulness and practice exercises. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting   Spring 2026 Semester: DROP-IN (no appointment required) Location: Arjona 4th Floor, Room 403 Mondays 4 pm - 5 pm

SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is an evidence-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies and other addictive or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and live a balanced life. The meetings are discussion-based and rely heavily on mutual support, recognizing there is great value in connecting with and learning from peers with similar experiences.  Meetings are facilitated by students for students with facilitators being trained in the delivery of SMART Recovery. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is available online only. In-Person Meetings: When: Mondays Time: 5pm - 6 pm Location: Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness’s Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships!   Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.   Spring 2026 Drop In Hours: Monday, January 26^th - Friday, May 1^st   Mondays: 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm Wednesdays: 9am-7pm Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm Location: Wilson Hall, Room 106 Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can’t make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu   For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts or email cassy@uconn.edu

Pause for Paws!  Take a break from your school work and come spend a little time with one of the therapy dogs from Tails of Joy. Pet Therapy is known to reduce stress, anxiety and to build empathy. Plus, the dogs are just so cute and adorable! Join us every Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Cordial Storrs House! Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time.  

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness’s Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships!   Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.   Spring 2026 Drop In Hours: Monday, January 26^th - Friday, May 1^st   Mondays: 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm Wednesdays: 9am-7pm Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm Location: Wilson Hall, Room 106 Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can’t make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu   For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts or email cassy@uconn.edu

Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging. To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700. More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions. Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping. Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm When: Wednesdays  Location: Arjona Building, SHaW Arjona 4th Floor

12 Step Recovery Meetings 12 Step Recovery is a fellowship of people who come together to build an individualized program of recovery based on the program's 12 Steps of Recovery. This pathway includes a spiritual component, Higher Power, that is unique to each individual, and that may evolve or change completely over time. 12 Step Recovery at UConn is intended to provide exposure and practice with 1) 12 Steps overall with a strong focus on the first three Steps, 2) primary program components, literature, and guiding principles, and 3) building a community of support and fellowship. 12 Step Recovery is an abstinence-based program designed originally to support people living with addiction to substances; however, it has grown to include other types of addictions and problem behaviors. Meetings are facilitated by students for students. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is online only.   When: Wednesdays  Time: 5pm - 6pm  Where: Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness’s Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships!   Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.   Spring 2026 Drop In Hours: Monday, January 26^th - Friday, May 1^st   Mondays: 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm Wednesdays: 9am-7pm Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm Location: Wilson Hall, Room 106 Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can’t make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu   For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts or email cassy@uconn.edu

Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging. To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700. More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions. BLOOM: Undergraduate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) This group is a space created for female Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) - identifying students to cultivate vulnerability, safety, trust, connection, and growth. Bloom provides a place for group members to discuss issues unique to their experience at a predominantly white institution (PWI), including academic stress, relationships, race/ethnicity related stress, familial pressures and navigating cultural expectations. There will be an emphasis on healing, maintaining healthy relationships and setting boundaries. Bloom means to be open, blossom and to maintain flourishing conditions that help us grow. It’s time to Bloom. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 This session is held by Chantaul Ojo, LMFT For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping. Date: Thursdays Location: SHaW Arjona 4th Floor Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm

SMART Recovery Meeting SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is an evidence-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies and other addictive or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and live a balanced life. The meetings are discussion-based and rely heavily on mutual support, recognizing there is great value in connecting with and learning from peers with similar experiences. Meetings are facilitated by students for students with facilitators being trained in the delivery of SMART Recovery. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is available online only.   Online Meetings for All Campuses: When: Thursdays Time: 4pm - 5 pm Location: Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road  

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness’s Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships!   Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.   Spring 2026 Drop In Hours: Monday, January 26^th - Friday, May 1^st   Mondays: 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 9:30am-6pm Wednesdays: 9am-7pm Thursdays: 12:30pm-6pm Fridays: 11:30pm-1pm Location: Wilson Hall, Room 106 Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn’s Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can’t make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu   For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts or email cassy@uconn.edu

Explore seated, walking, and gentle movement meditations. Includes time for reflection and discussion. Our intention is to engage in practices that support mental wellbeing and help build community and connection. Our Meditation classes are open for all UConn students, faculty and staff. Drop-in! No experience needed! When: Fridays Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Where: Arjona 4th Floor, Room 403

Cozy Crochet Corner, sponsored by the UConn Recovery Community, is for anyone who already enjoys the craft of crocheting and is also open to anyone who wants to learn. This weekly time together provides a space to relax, meet new people, be creative, and be in community, sharing a love of crochet. Come by and check it out on Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Cordial Storrs House located at 1332 Storrs Road. All are Welcome!

Yoga skillfully blends movement and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind. 60 minutes of beginner-friendly yoga followed by a wellness and community discussion! DROP-IN (no appointment required) When: Fridays Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Where: Arjona 4th Floor, Room 403

All Recovery Meetings All Recovery Meetings are available for UConn students. The meetings are a gathering for all who struggle with substance use and/or other mental and behavioral health disorders. An All Recovery meeting is 'non-denominational' meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here. A universal recovery topic is chosen and then the group discusses it. It is not affiliated with any "Anonymous" program although you are likely to hear comments associated with 12 step fellowships. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from a Recovery Coach and are held both in-person and online for students from other UConn campuses. WHEN: FRIDAYS TIME: 5pm-6pm (in-person only) LOCATION: Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road