SHAC Health Promotion and Education
University Center Building, Suites 310 & 340
527 SW Hall Street
503-725-5339
www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellness
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. Health Promotion and Education is comprised of:
- Wellness & Health Action Team (WHAT): Peer health educators that inform the community about relevant health topics and available resources; develop engaging programs on campus to promote healthy decision-making; empower students to utilize accessible strategies to achieve long-term health; and advocate for change in campus policies that facilitate student wellbeing and success.
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Mental Health Promotion: Encompasses trauma-informed trainings for faculty, staff, and students who serve other students, suicide prevention programming and support and advocacy for students in recovery including those involved with the Collegiate Recovery Community student organization.
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Peer Recovery Center: Located in the SHAC Health Promotion Suite (UCB 340), 1:1 connection to students in recovery from substance use, or students interested in exploring recovery, as well as weekly drop-in support groups to cultivate positive coping skills, and community-building with other PSU students in recovery. https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/peer-recovery-support
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Peer Wellbeing Coaching: Wellbeing Coaching offers collaborative strengths-based peer coaching services, supporting students through their process and journey of behavior changes.
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The Mind Spa: A private 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 services to help students learn new skills to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Students can book up to three (3) appointments per term at www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/mind-spa. Additionally, students may access the Virtual Mind Spa Experience whenever needed no matter their location: sites.google.com/pdx.edu/virtual-mindspa/home.
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Student Wellbeing Lounge: Located in the SHAC Health Promotion Suite (UCB 340) this is a room designated for students to relax, focus on their wellbeing, and access various health-related resources. Students can find the open hours for each term at www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-spaces.
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Nap Rooms: The SHAC Health Promotion Suite (UCB 340) has two Nap Rooms available to any PSU student (must bring their PSU Student ID). Sessions are first-come, first-served, and will be 45 minutes per student. Staff will be on duty to keep students safe and comfortable. Students can find the open hours for each term at www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/wellbeing-spaces.