Wellbeing Toolkit

Assessment

You may want to start with a self-care or wellbeing assessment to identify goals and strategies.

Take a Self-Care Assessment

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Wellbeing Resources, Programs, and Services

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University Resources for Advisors and Students

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
The Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing—an integral unit within the Academic Health Center—strongly supports the University's mission by generating knowledge, educating students and serving the greater community through accessible and relevant outreach programs. See more CSPH resources.

Taking Charge of Your Health and Wellbeing
Take a wellbeing assessment, sign up for a weekly newsletter, set goals, and learn more about some holistic practices.

Mindful Mondays
Join colleagues/friends/strangers for an hour of meditation and light movement: online via Zoom; Mondays from Noon to 1 

Mental Health, Well-Being, & Resilience Learning Community
Participate in the UMN Twin Cities Mental Health, Well-Being, & Resilience Learning Community made up of faculty, staff, and students who are interested in mental health, well-being, and resilience.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Menu on MyU
Whether you are a student, instructor, or staff member, check out the Mental Health & Wellbeing menu on MyU for a quick connection to resources.

BIPOC Mental Health Collective
The Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Collective (MHC) was formed to create a radical healing space to foster conversations around the topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing in our communities.

PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress)
Sessions feature registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community.

Digital Self-Care Toolkit
Brought to you by the Women’s Center and the Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life.

Massage Therapy 
Offered through Recreation and Wellness

Additional Resources for Advisors

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP provides referral services to area services, including mental health professionals.

Wellbeing Program (health insurance)
The wellbeing program supports all aspects of wellbeing, and you can earn points towards substantial savings on your UPlan premiums. Examples might include phone coaching to help decrease stress or taking a class on cooking for wellness.

Mental Health Resources
Find mental health and wellbeing resources available for university employees.

Financial Counseling
Are you worried about your personal finances? You can get free, confidential help through the University of Minnesota.

Additional Resources for Students

Wellbeing 101
CSPH tips and strategies to help students focus on well-being.

Effective U
Skills for academic and personal well-being.

Nutrition Collaborative
The collaborative will show students ways to eat healthy—even on a student budget. SNAC is a group of junior, senior and graduate nutrition students.

Nutritious U Food Pantry
Provides fresh and healthy food to students that struggle to get enough to eat.

Sexual health
Trained student coordinators offer resources for good sexual health. Students learn how to make sexual relationships positive, healthy and safe.

Recovery on Campus
Recovery on Campus (ROC) is a community of students in recovery from drug and alcohol use joined by friends who are allies in that journey. ROC helps students feel like they belong to a vibrant college social scene without drinking or drugs.

Student mental health 
See information and resources offered to all Twin Cities undergrad students in the area of mental health.

Let's Talk
Drop-in consultations facilitated by counselors who can listen to specific problems, provide support, help explore solutions, and give information about other resources.

Mindfulness for Students
Non-denominational meditation group run by UMN students.

Crisis Resources
U of M Crisis Line: 612-301-4673 or 988 lifeline.

Student Advocate Services
Advocates provide assistance to students who have been accused of or charged with violating the Student Conduct Code, University Housing policy, or other academic or conduct policies.

Don’t forget about classes! 
Examples include: FSOS 1301, Cash or Credit; PUBH courses (such as Success over Stress, Sexuality Matters, etc); CSPH courses; PE courses.

Additional Resources
Additional resources for students like the Student Parent Help Center or the Student Conflict Resolution Center are posted to the resource page.

Resources for Advisors in their Support of Students

Consider contacting campus partners: This is not an all-inclusive list, but you can contact these partners while in an appointment, as you are preparing for an appointment, or afterwards.

Resources Outside of the University