Mental Health

Open art therapy studio Arts and craft supplies are now available in the wellness suite during URecfit and Wellness hours. Come doodle, paint, draw, craft anytime during the URecFit and Wellness hours. 

Calling artists and crafters!! We are seeking individuals intersted in leading an art projects, crafts, crochet, knitting, etc. Please email us with ideas, suggestions, or requests for our open art therapy studio.

Upcoming Events:

Crafts Corner Events offered monthly. Instruction and supplies will be provided along with light refreshments.

Please check back for Spring 2025 craft events.

Nourish & Connect is a student dinner series that supports students holistically and fosters community support. Students are invited to share a meal and connect with fellow UMB students from other schools and programs for thoughtful discussions centered around themes of personal growth, cultural wellness, healthy relationships, and finding joy. Nourish and connect dinners will take place in the Intercultural Center in the SMC Campus Center and are co-facilitated by peer health and wellness educators from URecFit and Wellness and student affairs staff members.

Upcoming Events:

Nourish and Connect Dinner Series: Building Healthy Habits While Using Social Media, February 26, 4-5 p.m. Understand the helpful tools to limit your social media use and change your algorithms to reflect your values and lifestyle. Register here.  Presented by the Student Counseling Center.

Coffee Connect (for students) is an opportunity to meet up one-on-one with students from other schools on the UMB campus for a coffee hangout. Sign up here to be matched with a new student to meet each month. This wellness initiative aims to help students improve their social dimension of wellness. Having healthy relationships with family and friends, and the community is integral to our whole health and well-being. You can opt out at anytime. 

Coffee with a Colleague (for staff and faculty)--NEW!! Now introducing, Coffee with a Colleague! Coffee with a Colleague is an opportunity through URecFit and Wellness for UMB faculty and staff to connect over coffee. Sign up here to be matched with a new faculty or staff member to meet with each month. Meet virtually or in-person. Make a new connection, it's good for your health! 

The Student Counseling Center has created a page of various resources to support students of all identities. Review this page to find a source beneficial to you, addressing the challenges you may face as an individual on your journey to better mental health.