Student Health & Counseling

Health Promotion & Education

About Health Promotion

Health promotion is a vital component of the healthcare continuum: it is a proactive approach to health care that stresses prevention using various strategies with the ultimate goal of keeping people well. The focus of health promotion rests in comprehensive community level interventions that are aimed to influence the environment in which people live, work and learn.

This work is accomplished through health promotion programs (planned, organized events and activities that empower people over time to make informed decisions regarding their health) and health education (providing a health enhancing learning experience for individuals through workshops, classes, and individual sessions).

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Join our Health Promotion Team

We are currently hiring for all of our student employee positions for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025).

You can apply to be a Peer Recovery Advocate, Peer Harm Reduction Advocate, Peer Wellbeing Coach, or a member of our Wellness and Health Action Team (WHAT) by completing our:

 Health Promotion Application Form

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Wellness & Health Action Team (WHAT)

The Wellness and Health Action Team (WHAT) is a team of peer health educators who have the opportunity to talk with their peers about health and wellness topics that directly influence their academic and personal success.

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Illuminate

Illuminate is an interpersonal violence prevention (IPV) program, working to keep violence from happening through educational workshops, community events, and promoting healthy relationships and sexuality.

Wellbeing Coaching

Wellbeing Coaching

Wellbeing Coaching offers collaborative strengths-based peer coaching services, supporting students through their process and journey of behavior changes. Students can connect with coaches one on one both in-person or virtually to build plans towards reaching their personal wellbeing goals.

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Peer Recovery Support

A Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a PSU student who is available to connect with students who identify as being in recovery from alcohol and other drugs, or to students who are interested in exploring what recovery might look like for them. A Peer Recovery Support Specialist is available to meet with students one-on-one, or durin

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Harm Reduction

A Peer Harm Reduction Specialist is a PSU student who provides support, education and advocacy to students who use alcohol and other drugs. The goal of the Peer Harm Reduction program is to break the stigma surrounding alcohol and other drug use. 

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Workshops & Programs

Most workshops are at least 45 minutes and are offered the entire academic year. You are always welcome to request any of these presentations for your classes or meetings throughout the year and they do not need to happen only during business hours. 

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The Mind Spa

The Mind Spa is a space where students can rest, relax, and unwind at no charge. The Mind Spa contains: A light therapy alcove, biofeedback software, an automatic massage chair, and other stress relieving activities.

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Campus-Wide Events

We host a variety of events that are open to the entire PSU community that cover various health and wellbeing topics:
Denim Day | Sex & Chocolate | Test Your Mood
 

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Online Resources

Looking for resources available to you when you’re not on campus? We’ve got you covered!

Additional Resources