STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER
The River helps you thrive in every aspect of your life. We offer services, resources and programs that support your mental, physical and social well-being.
Helping You Be Your Best You
The Student Wellness Center at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ connects you to programs, services, and resources you need to succeed during your college journey.
Stop by the Center for a little R&R with our tranquility rooms and massage chairs. Explore upcoming wellness workshops that focus on things like stress management and self-care. Or, if you need someone to talk to, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a caring mental health professional.
Mental Health Counseling
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ has partnered with UWill to offer a variety of free mental health and wellness services, including:
- Individual teletherapy counseling
- 24/7 crisis support call 833.646.1526.
To schedule a teletherapy appointment with a counselor that matches your preferences, start by creating a profile at .
Visit Us: Where & When to Find Us
Find us in the U-Building (between the pool and gym) on Massey Campus.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Summer Semester
Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Friday)
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is a resource available to all currently enrolled students who may be facing food insecurity. Our mission is to ensure no student has to choose between buying textbooks and buying groceries. We offer a variety of perishable and non-perishable food items, as well as personal care products to support students’ basic needs. The pantry is a safe, confidential, and judgment-free space because we believe that access to nutritious food is essential to academic success and overall well-being.
Food Pantry Locations:
Massey Campus, U-Building Student Wellness Center
Pruitt Campus, J-111 Student Engagement Center
Domestic Violence Prevention
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ offers a comprehensive approach to violence prevention, focusing on education, intervention, and support.
Tranquility Spaces
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s student Tranquility Spaces and Zen Dens are peaceful, welcoming environments designed to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students. Whether you need a quiet moment to reflect, decompress, or take a break from the demands of college life, these spaces are here for you. Open to all students, the tranquility spaces are free from noise, technology, and distractions – encouraging rest, mindfulness, and self-care.
Locations:
Massey Campus, U-Building
Massey Campus, Library
Additional Health & Wellness Info
Here’s information about additional services and opportunities.
Text Anxiety Screening
Many students have the potential to do well on exams, but sometimes anxiety can make it feel overwhelming. If you’re experiencing this, we invite you to schedule an appointment with the Student Wellness Center. Our team can help you learn strategies to manage those emotions and maintain a positive, calm mindset during your exams.
Student Health Insurance
Information on independent insurance providers that provide health, dental, vision and prescription coverage to students is available in the Health and Wellness Center and at all satellite campuses. Insurance is available through insuranceforcollegestudents.com (contact 561-901-4900). Insurance for international students can be found at https://www.insuranceforstudents.com/ (contact Michael Hmurcik 800-356-1235).
Online and Additional Resources
- —discover the right exercise program to improve your cardiovascular fitness and a wealth of information about physical fitness in general.
- —find answers to all types of diet and nutrition questions, and learn about caffeine, food allergies, diabetic exchanges, food safety, junk food, sports nutrition, vitamins and minerals. Calculate your weight range and body mass index using the Healthy Body Calculator.
- provides tasks, using these activities: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, Random and Breathe, to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm
- —a nonprofit organization based in Port St. Lucie that provides a safe and therapeutic environment for survivors of sexual violence.
- —National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- —National Institute on Drug Abuse
Have Health & Wellness Questions?
We care about your health, safety, and well-being and are here to answer your questions and connect you with the resources you need.
