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Health and Wellness

Resources

Have you used the resources slides tool above? Share your experience! Let us know if it was helpful and/or give us suggestions for improvement.

Our Resources

Need any extra support coping with a personal or emotional issue? Our staff is here to help.

St. Augustine Hall

Counseling and Psychological Services

The staff at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicated to helping students.

Residence Village

Sexual Assault

You are not alone in what happened to you, or in how you feel, no matter what form your experience took.

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SOAR

SOAR works to prevent and reduce the traumatic impact of sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, and stalking.

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Crisis Intervention

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Student Accessibility Services

We aid students with permanent and temporary disabilities in gaining access to the educational possibilities here.

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Student Health Services

We can help you obtain your optimal level of well being; our services are free and confidential for all students.

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Wellness Education

Our Wellness Education Team wants to put the information you need to make healthy choices in your hands.

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Campus Recreation

Looking for opportunities to participate in a variety of formal and informal activities.

At St John’s, we know that being healthy and being successful go hand in hand. This is a time for you to learn what it takes to care for yourself not only during college but for the rest of your life.

Screenings

Take advantage of a free and confidential online self-screenings. These can help you quickly learn more about yourself and whether you might benefit from additional support to get yourself back on track.

We know that college life presents its challenges. High stress levels and other events can lead to difficulty in coping with situations.

These things can happen to anyone at any time. Whether you live on campus, commute, live far away from home, have family challenges, or are simply feeling blue and aren't sure what's going on, these tools can be a first step in helping you.

The free, confidential online self-screening tools below can help you learn more about yourself and if you might benefit from additional support to get back on track.

eCheckups to Go

The eCheckup to Go tools are interactive surveys that allows you to learn about your alcohol and marijunana use patterns and receive feedback about your use of them. The assessments take about 6-7 minutes each, are self-guided, and require no face-to-face contact time with a counselor or administrator.

Go to Alcohol eCheckup to Go

Go to Marijuana eCheckup to Go

From the Blog

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Are you counting down the days until you begin your college journey? As a high school senior, you are likely experiencing a mix of excitement and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Transitioning from high school to college is a significant milestone, and making the most of your remaining time before your first year of college can set you up for success academically and mentally.

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Top Tips for Staying Healthy and Stress-Free in College

Let’s be real: college life can feel like a constant juggling act. Between late-night study sessions, back-to-back classes, and trying to have a social life, taking care of yourself might not always make it to the top of your to-do list. But here’s the thing—if you’re running on empty, everything else gets harder.

Healthy plant-based meal for college students, featuring fresh vegetables, grains, and protein-packed ingredients.

Maintaining a Plant-Based Diet on Campus: Tips from a Registered Dietitian

Plant-based diets are popular on college campuses for their health and environmental benefits. But sticking to a plant-based diet while living on campus can be tricky, with limited kitchen access, storage space, and budget concerns. Here, I’ll share simple, realistic tips for thriving on a plant-based diet while living in a residence room.

St. Johns University Campus Dietician, Simon Gmuca
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