Health Promotion & Wellness
The goal of Babson's wellness program is to make information available on a wide range of health topics. It is our commitment to provide resources that will help students develop life skills to assist them in making responsible choices about sexuality, alcohol and other drugs, nutrition, stress management, relationships, eating concerns/disorders/weight management, and other health related behaviors.
A Safe Zone for Students
The Health Services and Health Promotion and Wellness team is committed to making the department a Safe Zone and works consistently at being allies with GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered) students.
Upcoming Health Promotion Events
STRESS RELIEF: Free Massages! Enjoy a relaxing massage in the Serenity Room (Reynolds Center) by a Licensed Massage Therapist on Sunday, May 4th & Monday, May 5th from 11am to 7:30pm. Sign-ups begin at 11am (for that day) at the Reynolds Information Desk.
SERENITY NOW Room! Open for Students. Come by our room (2nd floor- Reynolds- across from student mailboxes). Check the key out at the Reynolds Front Desk and enjoy!
SEXUAL ASSAULT: IN THE NEWS & ON CAMPUS-
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Services Available on Campus
Healthy Relationships and Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault Resource Group (SARG)
SARG is a multidisciplinary group of staff which serves as an advisory group on campus policies, resources, and support for survivors of sexual assault (as well as their friends, partners, etc).
Click to view the SARG Resource List.
For more information, please contact:
Sharon Yardley (syardley@babson.edu or 781-239-4979)
- Sexual Assault & Violence Education (SAVE) This is a great new student leadership opportunity! Fall 2006 we launched a new Peer Health Education Program called SAVE (Sexual Assault & Violence Education). The student group will present workshops on healthy relationships, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Click here to view the Job Description. For more information, please contact: Susan Trainer (strainer@babson.edu or 781-239-5852)
- BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (BARCC)
Feel more comfortable using an off campus resource?
Call the 24 hour hotline 617-492-7273 (RAPE)
Or visit them on the web at www.barcc.org.
Mental Health
- Babson College Counseling Center (HRS). All full-time students are entitled to 10 free sessions each year. Staff is composed of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.
Call 781-235-4950 for more information or an appointment.
- Ulifeline (Suicide Prevention). The College has partnered with the to deliver an important and valuable on-line support resource for the student community about depression and suicide prevention. To leverage the anonymity of the Internet and its popularity among college students, the Jed Foundation has created Ulifeline.com, a web-based resource that provides students with a direct link to Babson's Health Services and Counseling Program as well as important mental health information. We encourage students to take advantage of this great service. The link can be accessed at: www.ulifeline.com.
- Half of Us. The Jed Foundation and mtvU have launched the "Half of Us" campaign. More college students struggle with depression, anxiety and other issues than you'd think. Nearly half have felt so depressed that it was difficult to function. Through Half of Us, learn about the warning signs, find help on your campus, and connect with students across the country. Half of Us is way too many to be dealing with this alone. The link can be accessed at: www.halfofus.com.
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
- BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students).
This harm reduction approach composed of two, 50-minute sessions is aimed at students who drink alcohol heavily and have experienced or are at risk for alcohol related problems such as- poor attendance, missed assignments, accidents, sexual assault, and violence. Students participate by:
*Self Referral
*Referral through Judicial/Campus Life
*Referral by Faculty/Class Dean
*Referral by Health Services or Counseling
Professional
Nutrition and Exercise Nutrition counseling. A Registered Dietitian is available to meet with students for individual nutrition counseling. She will work in collaboration with the health care team to assist students in maintaining optimal health and well-being. Appointments can be made (September-May) to see the dietitian by calling Health Services at 781 239 4257. Ms. Hartung takes appointments on Tuesdays 10:30-3:30.
Complementary Therapies including Yoga, Meditation, Massage and Pilates. Yoga Classes are offered on Mondays from noon-1 pm and 8:15-9:15 pm, and on Thursdays from 5-6 pm.
Other Helpful Links
Nutrition Newsletters and Articles
Eating Health in Trim: Best Picks
Top Fifteen Ways to Fight the Dreaded Freshman Fifteen, 9-05
