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Supporting Your Mental Health & Wellness

ScarletWell is a public health and prevention-focused approach to mental health and wellness for our students, faculty, and staff, as part of the Rutgers–New Brunswick Academic Master Plan.

The ScarletWell Task Force is working to take stock of Rutgers–New Brunswick’s current wellness initiatives, benchmark them against those at peer institutions, recognize their strengths and gaps, and make recommendations for stronger coordination and enhancements.

ScarletWell will also develop a strategy for becoming a center of excellence in behavioral health by supporting an intellectual community of faculty who conduct research on behavioral health and wellness issues with an emphasis on population-level interventions for public health.

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Tech and Mental Health

During the second annual Chancellor-Provost's Mental Health and Wellness Lecture, Associate Professor Vivien Wen Li Anthony discusses the negative impact of interactive technology on wellness.

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I Am Grateful For...

Thank you for contributing to our virtual gratitude board and sharing a moment of mindfulness with our Rutgers community.

 

Planting the Seeds of Wellness

A few select photos from this event, which featured an appearance (and planting!) by Chancellor-Provost Conway and some members of her cabinet, as well as a mindfulness moment led by Dr. Peter Economou.

Francine Conway and student Olivia planting flowers outside of Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Neal Buccino and Paul Hammond plant flowers outside of Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Planting flowers at the bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Students plant flower at bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Francine Conway and cabinet members
Mindfulness moment with Dr. Peter Economou
Student plants flowers at bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus
Student plants flowers at bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus

Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway and student Olivia plant flowers outside of Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus

Director of Internal Communications Neal Buccino and Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology and Instruction Paul Hammond plant flowers for Mental Health and Wellness Week

Students plant flowers at bus stop near Student Activities Center on College Avenue Campus

Dr. Peter Economou leads mindfulness moment during Planting Seeds of Wellness event for Mental Health and Wellness Week

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is committed to fostering a healthy campus and community, providing the resources we need to get and stay well.

Medical Services

Rutgers Student Health takes a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, offering medical services that include preventative, routine, and immediate medical care as well as writing/filling prescriptions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911 or call Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) at 848-932-7211. (Rutgers Student Health is not an emergency medical center.)

University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers acute care, inpatient and outpatient services, and a broad range of treatments. As a certified community behavioral health clinic, UBHC provides comprehensive and integrated care, with an emphasis on coordination and linkage to medical and community resources.

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Counseling Services

Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports students through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, medication management, and community referrals.

Center for Psychological Services offers the Rutgers community confidential mental health services in a state-of-the-art outpatient training center with 11 clinics as part of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

Student Wellness Program provides free and confidential counseling services via UBHC to help students effectively deal with stressors related to school and personal life.

Resident Wellness Program also offers free, confidential counseling services via UBHC, helping residents manage the pressures that come with their work.

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Employee Counseling Services

Faculty and staff have access to comprehensive counseling and referral services at these employee assistance programs (EAP).

Stress Management Resiliency Tools

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    Check out this series of quick videos to assist in building and maintaining resilience.

    90 Seconds of Resiliency
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    Visit this website to find helpful wellness tips for coping with COVID.

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Wellness Tips
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    Check out this series of video guided stress relief.

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    Rutgers & RWJBH faculty, staff, and family members can call this confidential phone line for support.

    Connect with Rutgers4U
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    Rutgers employees can receive newsletters on workforce wellness and resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle with NJAES Work Well Program.

    Receive Live Well-Stay Healthy Wellness text messages as gentle nudges every Wednesday and Saturday.

    NJAES Work Well Program & Live Well-Stay Healthy Texts

    Exercise is Medicine

    Supporting our physical health can significantly impact our mental wellbeing. Rutgers Recreation provides many fitness services to the university community.

    Fitness Center Locations
    Fitness & Wellness Classes
    Recreation On Demand
    Fitness Coaching

    Peer Support Programs

    Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center offers confidential telephone support.

    Vet2Vet

    Support for New Jersey National Guard members, active military personnel, veterans, their families, and caregivers.

    Learn about Vet2Vet

    More Health Resources

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    Student Basic Needs

    Rutgers–New Brunswick students access essential resources on-campus and in the surrounding community to ensure basic needs are met related to food security, housing, transportation, childcare, mental health, and emergency aid.

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    Health Outreach, Promotion & Education

    Rutgers–New Brunswick students gain the tools to advocate for personal and community wellness through workshops, peer education programs, and wellness coaching.

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    Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance

    If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, dating violence, or stalking, speak with a confidential advocate:
     - for Rutgers–New Brunswick Students
     - for RBHS Students

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    Self-Help Resources

    Rutgers Student Health offers self-help apps, meditation tools, and guided exercises which can be a great way to manage day-to-day stress or to use periodically when you feel overwhelmed.