To best nurture students’ health, wellness and personal growth, Union College is committed to providing access to resources and professional services beyond the classroom. To ensure that students have access to quality healthcare that addresses both physical and emotional needs, Union has adopted an innovative approach to student health that integrates counseling and health services into a holistic approach, often termed a ‘wellness center.’
The goal is to help students become aware that their overall well-being is governed by an awareness of the body as an integrated whole. For instance, body images issues can have health implications and medication can have mental health effects. The wellness center model allows health center personnel to work closely with counseling center staff in a physical space that encourages collaboration.
