#BeWellUGA serves as a central mental health and wellness resource for the UGA campus community.
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#BeWellUGA is the place to find all the FREE wellness and prevention programs hosted by the University Health Center. Check out all the amazing classes and services geared towards helping UGA students thrive physically, mentally, and socially. Please bring your UGA STUDENT ID.
Relieve a little of that finals stress on Reading Day with a beautiful run/walk on the UGA Golf Course at the 5th Annual Healthy Dawg Jingle Bell Fun Run!
FREE 5K Run / Walk benefitting Toys for Tots
Thursday, Dec 5
9:00 am Registration
10:00 am Start Time
UGA students: donate $5 or a new, unwrapped toy and receive an event t-shirt!
Refreshments, swag bags, health information/freebies, and more will be waiting for all at the end of the run!
Get excited! Check out the event on facebook!
Take a look at photos from last year’s event!
**Free parking at the Golf Course or catch the Riverbend/South Milledge bus to the Golf Course!
Thank you to our partners:
UGA Golf Course
UGA Auxiliary Services
Watch for Dawgs
Athens Running Company
Coca Cola
Magic 102.1FM
UGA Student Veterans Association
Presented by The Fontaine Center
Shading in the Gray: The Nuances of Consent in the #MeToo Era is a forum where students can talk about some of the more nuanced areas of consent and questions commonly asked, including the intersection between consent and alcohol as well as how to better communicate with partners.
Join the BeWell Peer Educators: Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention for this important discussion, and pick up a FREE dinner while you’re there!
Tuesday, Nov 19
6:30-7:30pm
Tate 479
Presented by The Fontaine Center
FREE for all UGA students!
Chair Yoga!
Mindfulness!
Wellness Coaching Consultations!
Stress & Anxiety Management Tips!
Essential Oils!
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups for finals in the Science Library!
Join us in front of the bean bag area for free essential oils, drop-in chair yoga, and crafts to de-stress. There will also be a Wellness Coach on-site for mini-consultations.
Presented by The Fontaine Center
Test your knowledge so that you can make informed decisions about alcohol and other drugs.
The top 3 winners in each round will win a t-shirt or water bottle!
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30-7:30pm, Tate 142
Brought to you by The Fontaine Center and BeWell Peer Educators: Peers for Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention (PADE)
Presented by The Fontaine Center
Test your knowledge so that you can make informed decisions about alcohol and other drugs.
You could win a t-shirt or water bottle!
Tue, Dec 3, 6:30-7:30pm, Tate 144
Brought to you by The Fontaine Center and BeWell Peer Educators: Peers for Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention (PADE)
Presented by The Fontaine Center
What part does resiliency play in your life?
Fri, Dec 6, 5:00-7:00pm, MLC North Tower
Take a study break at this interactive event where you will have the opportunity to consider the role of resilience in your life and to paint a visual representation of it on a wooden square.
Relieve stress, connect with others, and reflect on resiliency and how it relates to adapting in a rapidly changing world.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Presented by CAPS & The LGBT Resource Center
FREE support group for people questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity as well as people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, queer, and/or trans.
We provide a safe space to share your experiences, gain support, and build relationships with others who may have similar experiences, thoughts, and feelings!
Facilitated by Shannon Bowles, PhD, CAPS Psychologist
Thursdays: Sep 12, Sep 2, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21
5:30-6:30pm
For location & info, please contact jacqueline.adams@uga.edu or call 706.542.4160.
Presented by The Fontaine Center
FREE for all UGA students!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as it relates to wellness (stress reduction, sleep, relaxation, mood boost, & more).
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
Fridays! Sep 20, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 4* (*Wed, last day of class)
11:45am-1:00pm
UHC Nutrition Kitchen
Call 706-542-8690 to reserve your spot! Each workshop is open to 15 students. First come, first served!
Presented by The Fontaine Center
(no reservation needed! FYOS Approved! )
These workshops will provide an overview of positive body image and the media. Through interactive discussions of beauty standards and activities for challenging negative body talk, participants will be encouraged to think positively about themselves and focus on true beauty rather than unrealistic ideals.
Hosted by Be Well Peer Educators: Be You, University Health Center
For more information, email advisor Molly Dunn
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00-7:00pm, Miller Learning Center, room 267
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00-7:00pm, Miller Learning Center, room 267
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00-7:00pm, Miller Learning Center, room 267
Presented by the Health Promotion Department
For male-identified students who want to engage deeply with a specific topic intersecting with masculine identity.
A free lunch is included for the first 10 attendees!
Tuesdays 10/29-12/3, 1:00-2:00pm, Tate 479
Presented by The Fontaine Center
(no reservation needed! FYOS Approved! )
Learn the skills to help friends and fellow dawgs by recognizing and preventing potentially risky situations and finding realistic ways to intervene.
Over 2500 UGA students are already active Watch Dawgs. Are you ready to join them?
All participants will receive a WatchDawgs t-shirt.
To register, email your name, UGA email address, and date of desired program to ktruesdell@uhs.uga.edu
• Mon, Jan 13, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Tate 141
• Wed, Jan 15, 6:00 - 7:00pm, Tate 141
• Tue, Jan 21, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Tate 141
• Thu, Jan 23, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Tate 141
• Tue, Feb 4, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Tate 141
• Tue, Feb 18, 6:30 - 7:30pm, Tate 142
• Tue, Mar 3, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Tate 141
• Tue, Mar 17, 6:30 - 7:30pm, Tate 142
• Tue, Apr 7, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Tate 141
• Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 - 7:30pm, Tate 142
Presented by The Fontaine Center
Wellness coaching supports an individual’s own motivations and strengths. Students will map their path for positive behavior change(s) through a collaborative, unbiased partnership.
A Wellness Coach will work with you to:
Call today to work with a Wellness Coach! 706-542-8690
More information: www.uhs.uga.edu/wellnesscoaching
Presented by The Fontaine Center
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A Women & Wellness Discussion Group -- all genders welcome!
Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
FYOS-approved!
No pre-registration required.
Sep 5, Tate Intersection - Women & Relationships
Sep 19, Tate 482 - Gender Expression & Appearance
Oct 17, Tate Intersection - Virginity
Oct 31, Tate Intersection - Birth Control & EC
Nov 14, Tate Intersection - Anatomy & Sexual Pleasure
Fempowerment is a workshop series that focuses on the intersection of womanhood and wellness. Womanhood in this context encompasses anyone who identifies as a woman or identifies with femininity. Through these workshops, students will analyze components of dating and relationships, appearance and body image, and healthy sexuality. Fempowerment challenges students to learn about systems that impact womanhood, reflect on their own experiences, and be exposed to diverse opinions to facilitate personal growth and wellness. Inspired by the FemSex @ Berkeley movement
Presented by The Fontaine Center
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FREE for all UGA students!
Whether you’re a stick-figure champion or a seasoned artist, you will learn how to make sketching a mindfulness practice. No sketching experience required.
Sketchbooks and pencils provided.
We encourage you to attend all six sessions, but you may also drop in for individual sessions.
Presented by CAPS
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A FREE workshop on strategies & skills to thrive at UGA
FYOS Approved!
Presented by CAPS
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A FREE workshop to promote stress reduction for international students at UGA
Presented by The Fontaine Center
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FREE for all UGA students!
Drop-in class / Some mats available / Bring UGA Student ID
Instructed by Alice Huff, Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Therapist
Join the Fontaine Center for a peaceful and relaxing yoga session!
Practicing yoga has been shown to alleviate stress and reduce anxiety. Our yoga instructor will guide students of all skill levels through deep breathing, meditation, and fundamental stretching poses for total mind-body relaxation.
